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Cough. A comprehensive review

R S Irwin, M J Rosen, S S Braman

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Understanding cough involves anatomy and physiology. Acute coughs often stem from viral infections, while chronic coughs may indicate bronchitis or postnasal drip, requiring targeted treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Science
    • Pulmonology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Cough diagnosis and treatment necessitate understanding its anatomic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic underpinnings.
    • Acute, self-limiting cough is commonly linked to viral upper respiratory tract infections.
    • Chronic, persistent cough often suggests underlying conditions like chronic bronchitis or postnasal drip.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the necessary knowledge of cough mechanisms for effective clinical management.
    • To guide systematic evaluation of cough causes by considering relevant anatomic locations and neural pathways.
    • To emphasize the importance of etiological diagnosis for definitive cough treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of anatomic, physiologic, and pathophysiologic factors contributing to cough.

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  • Analysis of common causes for acute and chronic cough presentations.
  • Evaluation of diagnostic approaches focusing on neural pathways and receptor locations.

    • Main Results:

    • Viral upper respiratory tract infections are the predominant cause of acute cough.
    • Chronic bronchitis and postnasal drip are frequent culprits of chronic cough.
    • Identifying the precise underlying disorder is crucial for effective cough management.

    Conclusions:

    • Definitive cough treatment hinges on accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause.
    • Symptomatic treatment should be reserved for cases with unknown etiology or when cough poses a hazard.
    • Prescribing combination cough preparations is generally not advised.