A fatal case of cough |
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| Authors: | C.J. Bossley C. Hogg S. Stoneham T.S. Jacques A. Bush MBBS MA MD FRCP FRCPCH |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Respiratory Paediatrics, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom;2. Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology, University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom;3. Department of Neurosciences, University College London Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | Dysfunctional swallowing is an uncommon, but important cause of bronchiectasis. We describe a child with a brainstem tumor, who developed bronchiectasis caused by chronic aspiration secondary to a dysfunctional swallow. The case highlights the importance of thorough and repeated evaluation before a diagnosis of idiopathic bronchiectasis is made. If dysfunctional swallow is found further investigation to ascertain the cause is indicated. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2010; 45:205–207. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. |
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| Keywords: | bronchiectasis dysfunctional swallow brain tumor aspiration |
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