Clinical Approach to Acute Cough

被引：7

作者：

Boujaoude, Ziad C. ^{[1
]}

Pratter, Melvin R. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Robert Wood Johnson Med Sch, Camden, NJ 08103 USA

来源：

LUNG | 2010年 / 188卷

关键词：

Cough; Diagnosis Management; ZINC GLUCONATE LOZENGES; DOUBLE-BLIND; COMMON COLD; DEFENSE-MECHANISM; ACUTE BRONCHITIS; MANAGEMENT; FREQUENCY; DIAGNOSIS; SPECTRUM; SYMPTOM;

D O I：

10.1007/s00408-009-9170-6

中图分类号：

R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];

学科分类号：

摘要：

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.

引用

页码：S41 / S46

页数：6

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