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Cough variant asthma.

S J Parrillo

    Pediatric Emergency Care
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Cough can be a primary indicator of airway hyperreactivity, even without wheezing. Emergency physicians should recognize this link for effective patient evaluation and management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Cough is a common symptom encountered in emergency departments.
    • Airway hyperreactivity is increasingly recognized as a significant cause of cough.
    • The link between cough and airway hyperreactivity is often underestimated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the significance of cough as a sole manifestation of airway hyperreactivity.
    • To inform emergency physicians about evaluating patients presenting with cough.
    • To improve the management and referral of coughing patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentations of coughing patients.
    • Analysis of the association between cough and airway hyperreactivity.
    • Discussion of diagnostic and management strategies.

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    Main Results:

    • Cough can be the only presenting symptom of airway hyperreactivity.
    • The association between cough and airway hyperreactivity is clinically relevant.
    • Increased physician awareness can improve patient outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Cough is a crucial sign of airway hyperreactivity.
    • Emergency physicians play a vital role in identifying and managing this condition.
    • Further awareness and education are needed for optimal care.