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Clinical Question
Are inhaled beta agonists effective for the treatment of chronic, nonspecific cough in children?
Evidence-Based Answer
The single clinical trial on this topic found that inhaled beta agonists do not reduce cough frequency or improve symptoms in children with chronic, nonspecific cough.
Practice Pointers
Cough lasting more than three weeks in children often is caused by asthma, postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or chronic exposure to irritants such as...
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