This episode covers an approach to the acute cough. This podcast covers the common & emergent causes, key history questions & physical findings, investigations, and management of the acute cough. This episode was written by Mark McKinney and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Mark is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy & Wellness at the University of Alberta, and the Medical Director of the Down syndrome Medical Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.  

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This podcast is the second in a two part series on pediatric vomiting. This podcast develops an approach to vomiting by discussing a clinical approach to pediatric vomiting via history taking and investigations.  This episode was written by Dr. Erin Boschee and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Erin Boschee is a first year resident at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com

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This podcast is the first in a two part series on pediatric vomiting. This podcast develops an approach to vomiting by discussing the differential diagnosis to pediatric vomiting and highlighting the key causes of vomiting in both the newborn and pediatric patient. This episode was written by Dr. Erin Boschee and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Erin Boschee is a first year resident at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com

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• Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male