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Resolution of Chronic Cough Following Treatment for Iron Deficiency Anemia
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  • Eric Mull,
  • Swati Jayaram,
  • Ethan Bassett,
  • Amanda Jacobson-Kelly,
  • Rebecca Scherzer
Eric Mull
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Corresponding Author:erics.mull@nationwidechildrens.org

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Swati Jayaram
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Ethan Bassett
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Amanda Jacobson-Kelly
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Rebecca Scherzer
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Abstract

A previously healthy 4-year-old female presented for a cough that was not responsive to treatment of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Pertinent history included meconium aspiration with no respiratory support required and a course of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 with fever and mild respiratory symptoms of a cough, that resolved in 2-3 weeks. Child was seen in Allergy clinic 2 months before first Pulmonary clinic appointment with a compliant of cough that redeveloped. Cough was dry, associated with strenuous activity, and noticeably present at night. She was started on albuterol 2 puffs every 4 hours, as needed.