| Clinical approach to acute cough. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19697082 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute cough is among the most common symptoms for which patients seek medical attention. It accounts for millions of days lost from school and work and billions of dollars spent on medical care. Acute cough is defined as cough present for 3 weeks or less. It most often is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract ("common cold") or lower respiratory tract (i.e., "acute bronchitis"). The most effective treatment for cough due to the common cold is a combination first-generation antihistamine plus decongestant. Antibiotics are not indicated for most cases of acute cough. Occasionally, acute cough can be a symptom of a life-threatening condition. |
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Authors:
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Ziad C Boujaoude; Melvin R Pratter |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-08-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lung Volume: 188 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1432-1750 ISO Abbreviation: Lung Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-04 Completed Date: 2010-07-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701875 Medline TA: Lung Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S41-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine at Camden, Suite 312, 3 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ, 08103, USA. |
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Acute Disease Bordetella pertussis Bronchitis / complications, diagnosis, drug therapy Common Cold / complications, drug therapy, virology Cough* / drug therapy, etiology, physiopathology Humans Reflex / physiology Time Factors Whooping Cough / drug therapy |
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