Goroll Chapter 41- Cough Flashcards
What are the common causes of cough for patients without other etiologies?
asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, postnasal drip
What is the cough reflux mediated by?
medulla
What is the timing for acute, subacute and chronic cough?
acute 8 weeks
What is nocturnal cough associated with?
CHF with chronic interstitial pulmonary edema
What are 4 enviornmental causes of chronic cough?
cigarette smoke
dust
pollutants
lack of humidity
What are 7 lower respiratory tract problems causes of chronic cough?
Lung cancer Asthma COPD Interstitial lung disease CHF Pneumonitis Broncheiectasis
What are 4 upper respiratory tract problems causes of chronic cough?
chronic rhinitis
chronic sinusitis
disease of the external auditory canal
pharyngitis
What is a GI problem associated with cough?
Gastroesophageal reflux
What are 3 extrinsic compression lesions causes of chronic cough?
adenopathy
malignancy
aortic aneurysm
What is a drug that causes chronic cough?
ACE inhibitors
What are 5 cuases of cough that worsens when lying down?
postnasal drip, esophageal reflux bronchiectasis bronchitis heart failure
What does bloody sputum with cough make you think?
TB
cancer
bronchiectasis
