Cough and converting enzyme inhibitors

Persisting cough developed in three children treated with converting enzyme inhibitors. The symptoms disappeared within 3-7 days after withdrawing medication. These observations in children complement previous reports in adults and indicate that cough may be induced by treatment with these agents.

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Published inEuropean journal of pediatrics Vol. 151; no. 3; p. 225
Main Authors Bianchetti, M G, Caflisch, M, Oetliker, O H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.03.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Captopril - adverse effects
Child
Cough - chemically induced
Enalapril - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
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Summary:Persisting cough developed in three children treated with converting enzyme inhibitors. The symptoms disappeared within 3-7 days after withdrawing medication. These observations in children complement previous reports in adults and indicate that cough may be induced by treatment with these agents.
ISSN:0340-6199
DOI:10.1007/BF01954391