Weinberg E G
S Afr Med J. 1980 Feb 9;57(6):198-200.
Psychogenic cough tic is a troublesome complaint. The cough is a noisy bark or honking, repeated frequently while the child is awake, but absent during sleep. Clinical and laboratory findings are negative, and cough suppressants and other medications are ineffective. The cough usually starts in the winter months and may be preceded by an upper respiratory tract infection. School phobia is frequently a contributory cause, but other psychological problems must also be considered. Treatment is usually by suggestion and identification of the underlying psychological problem. In some cases tranquillizers may be required.
心因性咳嗽抽搐是一种令人困扰的病症。咳嗽表现为嘈杂的犬吠声或雁叫声，孩子清醒时频繁发作，但睡眠时消失。临床和实验室检查结果均为阴性，止咳药和其他药物均无效。咳嗽通常始于冬季，可能在出现上呼吸道感染之前发生。学校恐惧症常常是一个促成因素，但也必须考虑其他心理问题。治疗通常通过暗示和找出潜在的心理问题来进行。在某些情况下可能需要使用镇静剂。
