Abstract

Abstract PBB is the commonest cause of chronic wet cough in young children and should be considered in all those without specific cough markers. The disease course in PBB can by uncomplicated with two weeks of antibiotics resulting in cough resolution with no relapse. It is important to identify the endotypes associated with co-morbidities or future complications as they may require further investigation and/or treatment. These include PBB-extended, recurrent PBB and those with a wet cough unresponsive to 4 weeks of antibiotics.

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