Chronic cough: a multidisciplinary approach
| Autor: | J E Earis, R S Natt, A C Swift |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
Medical consultation
medicine.medical_specialty MEDLINE Primary care Multidisciplinary approach Health care Humans Medicine Sinusitis Intensive care medicine Rhinitis Asthma Patient Care Team Adult patients business.industry Syndrome General Medicine medicine.disease Nasal Mucosa Chronic cough Cough Otorhinolaryngology Chronic Disease Gastroesophageal Reflux Interdisciplinary Communication medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 126:441-444 |
| ISSN: | 1748-5460 0022-2151 |
| Popis: | Background and methods:Chronic cough is defined as a cough persisting for more than eight weeks. This condition generates significant healthcare and economic costs. It is associated with a spectrum of disorders across multiple medical specialties and can provide significant challenges for effective evaluation and management. The current literature was reviewed to gain further insight into chronic cough, including its relationship with sinonasal disease.Results:Within the reviewed literature, there was strong emphasis on post-nasal drip syndrome as a major causative factor.Conclusion:Cough is the most common complaint for which adult patients seek medical consultation in primary care settings. Chronic cough is associated with a deterioration in the quality of patients' lives. Thorough assessment of a patient with a chronic cough relies on a multidisciplinary approach. |
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