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Psychogenic cough.

A Shuper, M Mukamel, M Mimouni

Archives of Disease in Childhood

|September 1, 1983

Summary

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Psychogenic cough is a distinct condition characterized by its unique sound and timing, occurring only when awake. It is crucial to rule out other respiratory conditions like asthma through lung function tests.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

Chronic cough is a common presenting symptom in respiratory medicine.
Differentiating psychogenic cough from organic causes is clinically significant.

Observation:

Psychogenic cough presents as a croupy, explosive cough.
Coughing episodes do not occur during sleep.
Antitussive medications are ineffective for psychogenic cough.

Findings:

Physical and radiographic examinations of the respiratory tract are typically normal.
Microbiological investigations yield normal results.
Lung function testing is essential to exclude conditions like bronchial asthma.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of psychogenic cough avoids unnecessary investigations and treatments.

Highlights the importance of considering non-organic causes for persistent cough.

Emphasizes the role of lung function tests in differential diagnosis of chronic cough.