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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Cough in Indian Pediatric Population: Insights from Real-World Study.

Surinder Kumar Jindal, Agam Vora, Harshad Malve, Roshni Panchal

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Surinder Kumar JindalJindal Chest Clinics, Chandigarh, India.
Agam VoraVora Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Harshad MalveMedical Head (Self-Care & Operations), Medical Safety Sciences, JNTL Consumer Health (India) Private Limited, Mumbai, India.
Roshni PanchalMedical Lead, Medical Safety Sciences, JNTL Consumer Health (India) Private Limited, Mumbai, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Coughing is a common symptom in children, often leading to healthcare visits. It is primarily linked to acute viral respiratory tract infections but can also result from bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Pediatric cough differs from adult cough in etiology and management due to the anatomical and developmental changes in the respiratory tract during childhood. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and types of cough in the Indian pediatric population through a retrospective real-world study. Methods: Electronic medical records of pediatric patients presenting with cough was studied to understand the prevalence and clinical features of acute cough in children <18 years. Results: Out of the total 22,51,735 patients, it was found that 5,75,284 patients (25.55%) reporting cough symptoms were children, indicating 1/4 Conclusion: This study highlighted the significant burden of cough in children and underscored the importance of understanding its prevalence, categorization, and clinical characteristics for effective management.

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Acute coughepidemiologynonproductive coughproductive cough

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PMCPMC12563282

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