Childhood Habit Cough Treated by Telephone Consultation
Author Information
Author(s): Anbar Ran D
Primary Institution: State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Hypothesis
Can telephone consultation effectively treat childhood habit cough?
Conclusion
The child's cough improved after receiving hypnotic suggestions over the phone, but it's unclear if this method is widely applicable.
Supporting Evidence
- The child had a history of cystic fibrosis and developed a habit cough after a respiratory illness.
- The mother used the suggested techniques and saw improvement in the child's cough within a week.
- The case highlights the potential for telephone consultations in treating habit cough.
Takeaway
A doctor gave advice over the phone to help a child stop coughing, and it worked, but we don't know if it will work for everyone.
Methodology
The mother received telephone instructions on hypnotic techniques to help her child stop coughing.
Potential Biases
The improvement could be unrelated to the advice given.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, making it hard to generalize the findings.
Participant Demographics
The patient is a 5-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis.
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