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Chapter-08 Pulmonology

BOOK TITLE: Partha’s Management Algorithms in Pediatric and Adolescent Practice

Author
1. Balachandran A
2. Subramanyam L
3. Gowrishankar NC
ISBN
9789352703838
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14142_9
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. F/177 Plot # 235, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Email:dr_abalachandran@hotmail.com;, drabalachandran@yahoo.com, Mehta’s Children Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chetput, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Dr Mehta’s Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, F-177, Anna Nagar East, Chennai, Dr Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Dr Mehta Children's Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mehta Multispecialty Hospitals, India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Mehta Hospital, Chennai
2. Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, 9-A, Karaneeswarar Koil Street Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai, Mehta Multispeciality Hospitals India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Mehta's Children's Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Mehta’s Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Mehta Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
3. Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai, India, Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Mehta’s Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tami Nadu, India, Dr Mehta’s Children’s Hospital Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Chennai, 12-A, Balasubramaniam Street, Near Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai, Dr Mehta's Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Mehta’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mehta Multispecialty, Hospital India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Mehta Multispeciality Hospitals, India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics
Chapter keywords
Pulmonology, arterial blood gas analysis, chest radiograph, etiologic factor, chronic cough, pulmonary function test, otogenic cough, Tic cough

Abstract

The objective of this chapter is to introduce the pulmonology. This chapter is divided into four parts, which include arterial blood gas analysis, management of cough, nonresolving pneumonia, and pulmonary function test. Acid–base status is usually assessed by measuring the components of the bicarbonate–carbon dioxide buffer system in blood. When blood gas analysis is carried out, the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) and the pH are each measured using specific electrodes, and the serum bicarbonate (HCO3) concentration is calculated with the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation. Cough is a protective reflex—do not suppress, unless it interferes with feeding/sleeping. Chronic cough requires systematic evaluation along with a chest radiograph for specific diagnosis. In children with specific cough, further investigations may be warranted, except when asthma is the etiologic factor.

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