Chronic Cough in Children: A Systematic Approach

Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM PT

Location: Petree Hall D

Panelist(s)

Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MD

Associate Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Alisa Timashpolsky
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Aimee A. Kennedy, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology
CIncinnati Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL, United States

Moderator(s)

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Swathi Appachi, MD

Assistant Professor
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH, United States

This session presents a pediatric otolaryngology–focused, evidence-based approach to chronic cough that is directly applicable to community and comprehensive ENT practice. Faculty will review a structured diagnostic algorithm emphasizing history, physical examination, cough pointers, and appropriate use of imaging and endoscopy. Real-world case scenarios will illustrate common and challenging presentations encountered by practicing otolaryngologists. Audience polling and discussion will highlight decision-making at key clinical inflection points, with time reserved for questions and discussion of challenging cases.

Learning Objectives:

Apply a systematic approach to evaluating a child with chronic cough
Utilize recent literature and current guidelines to evaluate and treat pediatric cough.
Treat children with especially challenging presentations of pediatric cough.