Silencing Chronic Cough

The cause can almost always be identified. Postnasal drip syndrome, asthma, or gastroesophageal reflux disease account for most cases. The differential diagnosis also includes ACE inhibitor therapy, pertussis, and, in up to 80% of patients, multiple causes. Response to treatment may offer diagnostic...

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Published in:Hospital practice (1995) 1999-01, Vol.34 (1), p.53-60
Main Author: Irwin, Richard S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - adverse effects
Asthma - complications
Chronic Disease
Cough - diagnosis
Cough - etiology
Cough - therapy
Gastroesophageal Reflux - complications
Humans
Male
Sinusitis - complications
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Summary:The cause can almost always be identified. Postnasal drip syndrome, asthma, or gastroesophageal reflux disease account for most cases. The differential diagnosis also includes ACE inhibitor therapy, pertussis, and, in up to 80% of patients, multiple causes. Response to treatment may offer diagnostic confirmation but can be slow in coming.
ISSN:2154-8331
2377-1003
DOI:10.3810/hp.1999.01.126