Cough Flashcards
1
Q
Phases of cough reflex
A
Irritation
Inspiration
Compression
Expulsion
2
Q
Risks of absent cough reflex
A
Aspiration pneumonia
Atelectasis
Retaining airway secretion
3
Q
Difference between acute, subacute and chronic coughs
A
Acute <3 weeks
Subacute 3-8 weeks
Chronic >8 weeks
4
Q
Causes of acute cough
A
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Rhinitis
5
Q
Causes of subacute cough
A
Post infection
Bacterial sinusitis
6
Q
Causes of chronic cough
A
Post nasal drip GORD Asthma ACEi Chronic bronchitis Bronchiectasis Interstitial lung disease
