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Functional respiratory disorders (FRDs) are characterized by symptoms without medical explanation. Those likely to be encountered in children include chronic cough, dyspnea, and dysfunctional breathing; other clinical symptoms of FRDs include sighing, chest or throat tightness, and pain. Functional respiratory disorders should not be considered diagnoses of exclusion. They have recognizable characteristics that permit identification. Routine investigation for all other causes of the same symptoms is usually not justified and only causes unnecessary testing and treatment. For each of the FRDs discussed in this chapter, the unique presentation is described, diagnostic criteria presented, and the treatment approach provided.

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