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[Cough--work-up and therapy]

J P Zellweger1, R Keller, M Solèr

  • 1Abteilung für Pneumologie, Universitätsspital Basel.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|November 11, 1995
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Persistent cough, defined as lasting over six weeks, requires medical investigation. Common causes in non-smokers with normal chest X-rays include postnasal drip, asthma, and reflux, often diagnosed through treatment response.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • Cough is a frequent symptom of lung diseases.
  • Persistent cough (> 6 weeks) necessitates thorough medical evaluation.
  • Identifying the cause of chronic cough is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose:

  • To outline the common etiologies of persistent cough in non-smokers with normal chest X-rays.
  • To emphasize the importance of further workup for chronic cough.
  • To guide clinicians in diagnosing and managing persistent cough.

Summary:

  • The most frequent causes of persistent cough in non-smokers with a normal chest X-ray (CXR) are postnasal drip (secondary to chronic rhinitis-sinusitis), cough-variant asthma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
  • Empirical treatment response can help confirm these common diagnoses.

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  • Less common causes require extensive investigation, including imaging, lung function tests, and endoscopy.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a diagnostic framework for persistent cough.
    • Highlights common, treatable causes of chronic cough.
    • Reduces the need for extensive workups in many cases by focusing on prevalent etiologies.