| Smoking and cough syncope: follow-up in 45 cases. | |
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PMID: 3596855 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A follow-up review of 45 patients with cough syncope was performed to ascertain the effect of therapy in relieving symptoms. These patients constituted 2.5% of all Mayo Clinic patients evaluated over a 3-year period for syncope. Cough syncope patients were predominantly male (43:2), the average weight was 96.1 kg, and the average age was 53.2 years. Eighty-two percent were current or ex-smokers at the time of the initial evaluation and 86% of those having pulmonary function tests demonstrated findings consistent with obstructive lung disease. Treatment was determined by their primary physician and, in general, was aimed at decreasing the cough. Cough-related symptoms were abolished or improved in 97% of patients. Smoking cessation was closely associated with decreased symptoms. Although felt by both patient and physician to be a benign disorder, cough syncope can result in severe bodily injury. Patients with a vigorous cough, especially smokers, should be questioned thoroughly about cough syncope. Treatment of cough is effective in relieving symptoms. |
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Authors:
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H W Bonekat; R M Miles; B A Staats |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The International journal of the addictions Volume: 22 ISSN: 0020-773X ISO Abbreviation: Int J Addict Publication Date: 1987 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-07-27 Completed Date: 1987-07-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0123640 Medline TA: Int J Addict Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 413-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Aged Cough / etiology* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Lung Diseases, Obstructive / etiology Male Middle Aged Risk Smoking* Syncope / etiology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HL-21584/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS |
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