chronic cough Flashcards
1
Q
upper airway cough syndrome is also known as
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postnasal drip syndrome
2
Q
less common causes of chronic cough in adults
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bronchiectasis
chronic bronchitis
irritants (eg. cigarette smoke)
laryngopharyngeal reflux
nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis
postinfectious cough
3
Q
common causes of chronic cough in adults
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ACE inhibitor use
asthma
GORD
upper airway cough syndrome
4
Q
postnasal drip responds to
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decongestant and anti-histamine
5
Q
bronchiectasis
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excessive overproduction and reduced clearance of airway secretions
6
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