Cough

Question 1

where are cough receptors located?

Answer 1

upper airway, tracheobronchial tree, lower esophagus

Question 2

what links the cough receptors to the afferents?

Answer 2

vagus and superior laryngeal nerves

Question 3

What muscles do the effecrent neurons stimulate from the cough center?

Answer 3

intercostals, larynx, and diaphragm

Question 4

What are the 4 phases of the efferent pathway?

Answer 4

inspiratory phase
compression phase
expiratory phase
relaxation phase

Question 5

What is the criteria for an acute cough in adults?

Answer 5

cough lasting less than 3 weeks (adult is 15 years or older)

Question 6

what life threatening things can cause an acute cough?

Answer 6

CHF, PNA, asthma exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, PE

Question 7

What are non-life threatening causes of acute cough?

Answer 7

URI (common cold)
lower respiratory tract infection like acute bronchitis
exacerbation of previous condition
environmental or occupational exposure

Question 8

What is the criteria for subacute cough in adults?

Answer 8

cough lasting 3-8 weeks

Question 9

what is the criteria for a chronic cough in adults?

Answer 9

cough lasting longer than 8 weeks?

Question 10

what are the top 4 causes of chronic cough in adults?

Answer 10

upper airway cough syndrome
asthma
GERD
non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis
neuropathic cough

Question 11

What is the mechanism of upper airway cough syndrome?

Answer 11

secretions from the nose/sinuses stimulate upper airway cough receptors