Types of Cough Flashcards
1
Q
Staccato - sharp quality with sudden burst
A
Chlamydia
2
Q
Brassy - loud metallic cough
A
Staphylococcus (Tracheitis)
3
Q
Barking “seal”
A
Parainfluenza (CROUP)
4
Q
Whooping
Post tussive vomiting
A
Bordetella
5
Q
Most severe in the morning
A
Asthma
6
Q
With vigorous exercise
A
Exercise induced asthma
7
Q
Disappears with sleep
A
Habit cough
8
Q
Tight sounding w/ wheezing
A
Asthma