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A novel diagnostic algorithm for chronic and subacute cough.

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  • 1Respiratory Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China.

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A new diagnostic algorithm effectively identifies causes of chronic and subacute cough, including postnasal drip syndrome (PNDS), asthma syndromes (AS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This approach significantly speeds up diagnosis and improves treatment success rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Medicine

Background:

  • Cough is a primary reason for medical consultations.
  • Chronic and subacute cough require effective diagnostic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel diagnostic algorithm for chronic and subacute cough.
  • To compare diagnostic efficiency between patients with and without typical symptoms of common cough causes.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited patients with chronic/subacute cough, normal chest X-rays, and no recent respiratory infections.
  • Divided patients into Group A (typical symptoms of PNDS, AS, GERD) and Group B (no typical symptoms).
  • Applied targeted or sequential empirical therapy based on the algorithm.

Main Results:

  • 83.6% of patients were diagnosed with PNDS, AS, and/or GERD.
  • The algorithm achieved an 81.5% diagnosis rate after empirical therapy.
  • Diagnosis time was significantly shorter in Group A (13.1 days) vs. Group B (23.4 days).
  • First-trial diagnosis rate was higher in Group A (54.1%) than Group B (28.6%).

Conclusions:

  • The proposed diagnostic algorithm is a practical and effective tool for diagnosing chronic and subacute cough.
  • The algorithm streamlines the diagnostic process, particularly for patients presenting with typical symptoms.