Cough Evaluation and Diagnosis ch.16
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What is the most common cause of acute cough lasting less than 3 weeks?

  • A self-limited viral upper respiratory tract infection (correct)
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Bordetella pertussis infection
  • Chronic bronchitis

    • What is the duration of subacute cough?

  • More than 8 weeks
  • 3 to 8 weeks (correct)
  • 14 to 21 days
  • Less than 3 weeks

    • In nonsmokers, what is the most common cause of chronic cough?

  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Lung cancer
  • Upper airway cough syndrome or other conditions (correct)
  • Bordetella pertussis infection

    • What is the meaning of 'self-limited' in the context of cough?

    <p>A condition that will resolve spontaneously without treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probable cause of chronic cough in smokers?

    <p>Chronic bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'post-infectious' in the context of cough?

    <p>A condition that occurs after recovery from an infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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