Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Cough due to Extrapulmonary Etiologies.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-183180
ABSTRACT
Cough remains one of the chief complaints for which patients seek medical attention. It has been estimated that at least 25% of chronic cough cases are caused by multiple, simultaneous causes. Cough is also an important presenting feature of a number of extrapulmonary conditions, such as cardiac diseases, upper airway diseases, gastroesophageal reflux diseases and neurological/ psychological conditions. The diagnosis of extrapulmonary causes of cough is quite challenging and the management is complicated by poor treatment response if underlying etiological mechanisms are overlooked. The intention of this article is to highlight the importance and consequences of nonpulmonary etiologies of cough such as drug-induced vocal cord dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, laryngeal reflux and neuropathic disorders and to discuss about management strategies for each etiology.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Language:
English
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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