Cough Differentials Flashcards

1
Q

What is the cause of the vast majority of cases of a sub acute cough (<8 weeks)?

A

Viral respiratory tract infection (common cold, pneumonia, acute bronchitis, pertussis, influenza)

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What are the common causes of a chronic cough (>8 weeks)?

A

Post-nasal drip (rhinitis, sinusitis), asthma, GORD, COPD, pneumonia, ACEi.

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3
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What does yellow/green sputum usually indicate?

A

Bacterial infection

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4
Q

What does red sputum usually indicate?

A

Pneumonia/TB/PE/cancer

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5
Q

What does white/pink frothy sputum usually indicate?

A

Pulmonary oedema

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6
Q

What does black sputum usually indicate?

A

Smoker

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7
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What does white sputum usually indicate?

A

Viral infection/GORD

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