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What is the most common cause of acute cough lasting less than 3 weeks?
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?
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?
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?
What is the meaning of 'self-limited' in the context of cough?
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What is the probable cause of chronic cough in smokers?
What is the probable cause of chronic cough in smokers?
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What is the meaning of 'post-infectious' in the context of cough?
What is the meaning of 'post-infectious' in the context of cough?
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