Post nasal drip syndrome (41-58%) PowerPoint Presentation: Percentage of cases presenting one, two, three and four causative factors Palombini BC et al. [authorstream.com]

He presented 4 weeks later complaining that his symptoms had failed to improve. He was switched to an alternative nasal spray and good compliance was urged. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

From Ganfyd Upper airway cough syndrome (UACS, postnasal drip syndrome (PNDS)-induced cough, allergic rhinitis induced cough, vasomotor rhinitis induced cough, chronic sinusitis induced cough is a term introduced to describe about 40% of chronic cough presentations [ganfyd.org]

Stridor is a very common presentation and this episode will help out with diagnosis (...) and management. [tripdatabase.com]

Suspect Postnasal Drip When Cobblestoning Is Present When attempting to diagnose upper airway cough syndrome (UACS; previously called postnasal drip syndrome), the best history question to ask is as follows. "Do you have frequent throat clearing?" [practicalreviews.com]

• Disability

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  Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome is a more applicable label to embrace the clinical manifestations of this disabling disease. [coughjournal.biomedcentral.com]

• Malaise

  […] watery secretions but only if patient is symptomatic Exclude structural problems (polyps, deflected nasal septum) Others : nasal voice, constant mouth breathing, frequent snoring, coughing, repetitive sneezing, chronic open gape of the mouth, weakness, malaise [authorstream.com]

• Cough

  BACKGROUND: Cough hypersensitivity may be related to the pathogenesis of upper airway cough syndrome (UACS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  If you have a persistent cough that won’t go away, contact Dr. Mandel Sher at Center for Cough to have your cough evaluated and begin cough treatment targeted specifically to your cough: 727-393-8067. [centerforcough.com]

  […] stimulate cough receptors and produce cough independently of or in addition to any associated PND. [scinapse.io]

• Chronic Cough

  […] syndrome (CHS) as forming the basis of chronic cough. [readbyqxmd.com]

  There are many irritants that can trigger Chronic Cough. That is why it is so important to see a Cough Doctor who can precisely diagnose the cause(s) and trigger(s) of your Chronic Cough. [centerforcough.com]

  However, the concomitant conditions are not always relevant to chronic cough, which complicates the cause diagnosis of chronic cough. [link.springer.com]

  American College of Chest Physicians guidelines recommend the term ‘upper airway cough syndrome' (UACS) instead of ‘postnasal drip' because symptoms of upper airway and cough overlap in patiets with chronic cough. [turkthoracj.org]

  Description: CHRONIC COUGH rhinitis-postnasal drip syndrome Upper airway cough syndrome Sevim Bavbek, M.D. [powershow.com]

• Postnasal Drip

  If they are clearing their throats frequently, then they probably have postnasal drip. [practicalreviews.com]

  OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on postnasal drip syndrome (PNDS)-induced cough and the various causes of PNDS. Hereafter, PNDS will be referred to as upper airway cough syndrome (UACS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Presence or absence of postnasal drip does not include or exclude UACS as a cause of cough. Hence, the first step empirical treatment should include UACS therapy in all patients with chronic cough. [turkthoracj.org]

  drip theory O’Hara and Jones followed up 108 consecutive rhinitis/rhinosinusitis patients who displayed symptoms of postnasal drip and found that only 21% complained of cough Among the patients with a cough only 8% had postnasal drip and a cough These [slideplayer.com]

• Dry Cough

  Productive cough: Cough than brings up phlegm. Dry cough: Cough that does not bring up phlegm. Nocturnal cough: Cough that only happens at night. Hemoptysis: Coughing blood. [lung.org]

  All patients reported a history of allergic rhinitis, showed persistent dry cough or small amounts of viscid sputum with a time course of 2-60 months (median = 7 months), and presented with symptoms and signs of rhinitis, normal lung function, and airway [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, or inhaled foreign body). 2,4,5 Case 1 A 37-year-old woman presents with a 4-month history of a dry cough. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

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• Nasal Congestion

  Allergic Fungal Sinusitis: Rhinitis medicamentosa A term that is specific for the nasal congestion caused, paradoxically, by the persistent use of a drug, the immediate effect of which is the relief of nasal congestion via local vasoconstriction. [authorstream.com]

  R09.8 Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems NON-BILLABLE BILLABLE R09.81 Nasal congestion BILLABLE R09.82 Postnasal drip BILLABLE R09.89 Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory [icd.codes]

  Other treatments include the following: Nasal decongestants can improve breathing. But the treatment may be less effective with repeated use and can cause rebound nasal congestion. [healthline.com]

  Some patients describe “chest congestion.” In addition, cough can be associated with a “drip,” or drainage down the back of your throat, as well as nasal congestion (“stuffy nose”), nasal drainage (“runny nose”) and sneezing. [aaaai.org]

  […] clearing, hoarseness, nasal congestion • Cough may be the only symptom in ~ 20% 13. [slideshare.net]

• Dyspepsia

  Considering safety, only one case of dyspepsia was considered to be probably related to theobromine. Other tests conducted before and after treatment confirmed the safety of treatment medications. [ksrhino.or.kr]

  He describes mild dyspepsia after eating, which started approximately 4 months ago. Examination is unremarkable other than mild epigastric tenderness on palpation and a BMI of 38 kg/m 2. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

• Constipation

  Chronic cough was associated with impairment of QoL, smoking habits, asthma, allergic rhinitis, uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥8%) and constipation.75 In a European study assessing elderly people living in nursing homes with a mean age of 82 years, the [dovepress.com]

• Withdrawn

  All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated or withdrawn. NICE accepts no responsibility for the use of its content in this product/publication. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

• Hyperactivity

  Should a diagnosis of asthma still be in doubt, despite a convincing history and supportive clinical examination, direct bronchial challenge testing with histamine or methacholine can also be used to test for airway hyperactivity. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

Further workup may include allergy testing for allergic rhinitis or sinus CT scan for sinusitis, as indicated. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] patients without an apparent cause of chronic cough, clinicians should first prescribe empiric therapy for upper airway cough syndrome in the form of a first-generation antihistamine and decongestant preparation, before embarking on an extensive diagnostic workup [medpagetoday.com]

[…] examination findings, radiographic findings, and response to specific therapy Specific treatment should be directed at the cause of cough Empiric therapy for UACS with 1st generation antihistamine/decongestan should be prescribed before extensive diagnostic workup [powershow.com]

[…] undergo sinus imaging 41 ACCP RECOMMENDATION 6: In patients whom a spesific etiology of chronic cough is not apparent, empiric therapy for UACS in the form of a first generation A/D preparation should be prescribed before beginning an extensive diagnostic workup [slideplayer.com]

Therapeutic trials are part of the workup. Do not stop therapy if it is only partially successful: add to existing therapies. Start the investigation with the most likely cause. Treatment is 84% to 98% successful. References Irwin RS, Madison JM. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

[…] for coexisting nasal conditions is logical. [1] [8] Approach to management The ACCP guideline classifies treatment options into the following categories: [1] Avoidance Treatment to block or reduce inflammation and secretions Treatment of infection Correction [online.epocrates.com]

Physicososyal Score, Before After Before After Before After Treatment Treatment Treatment French CL. [powershow.com]

Hence, the first step empirical treatment should include UACS therapy in all patients with chronic cough. [turkthoracj.org]

Prompt cough evaluation and cough treatment plan minimize your and your loved ones’ concerns that something more serious can be going on. [centerforcough.com]

Management Following the patient’s diagnosis, her future management and prognosis should be sensitively discussed. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

In patients in whom the etiology of cough is apparent, specific therapy directed at this condition should be started. [online.epocrates.com]

Empirical treatment directed at the three aforementioned etiologies is thus of considerable value in the initial workup. [readbyqxmd.com]

METHODS MEDLINE search (through May 2004) for studies published in the English language since 1980 on human subjects using the medical subject heading terms "cough," "causes of cough," "etiology of cough," "postnasal drip," "allergic rhinitis," "vasomotor [semanticscholar.org]

Along with upper airway cough syndrome (formerly, postnasal drip syndrome) and eosinophilic airway inflammation (asthma, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is generally considered among the most common etiologies [scholars.northwestern.edu]

METHODS: MEDLINE search (through May 2004) for studies published in the English language since 1980 on human subjects using the medical subject heading terms "cough," "causes of cough," "etiology of cough," "postnasal drip," "allergic rhinitis," "vasomotor [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiological evidence The association of cough hypersensitivity with clinically important chronic cough is perhaps best illustrated by the epidemiological evidence of cough hypersensitivity in the sexes. [coughjournal.biomedcentral.com]

The Epidemiologic Survey Committee of the Korean Otorhinolaryngologic Society prepared a protocol for the diagnosis of chronic laryngitis. [journals.lww.com]

Epidemiology Most common cause of in non-smoking adults with intact immunity and normal III. Causes See IV. Signs Posterior pharynx drainage or mucus Throat clearing Oropharyngeal mucosa with cobblestone appearance V. [tripdatabase.com]

Defining chronic cough: A systematic review of the epidemiological literature. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res 2016;8:146-55. 2. Gibson P, Wang G, McGarvey L, Vertigan AE, Altman KW, Birring SS; CHEST Expert Cough Panel. [thoracicmedicine.org]

Defining chronic cough: a systematic review of the epidemiological literature. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res 2016; 8 (2): 146–155. Morice A, McGarvey L, Pavord I. BTS Guidelines. Recommendations for the management of cough in adults. [guidelinesinpractice.co.uk]

Pathophysiology References:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Overview Differential diagnosis of acute cough (< 3 weeks) Subacute cough (3–8 weeks) Differential diagnosis of chronic cough Non-life-threatening causes Life-threatening causes In children In adults (> [amboss.com]

A review of the literature and pathophysiology. Ann Intern Med 1992;117(3):234-42. 9. Irwin RS, Curley FJ, French CL. Chronic cough. The spectrum and frequency of causes, key components of the diagnostic evaluation, and outcome of specific therapy. [jkslp.org]

Anatomy and neuro-pathophysiology of the cough reflex arc. Multidiscip Respir Med 2012;7:5. 6. Ando A, Farrell MJ, Mazzone SB. Cough-related neural processing in the brain: A roadmap for cough dysfunction? Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2014;47:457-68. 7. [thoracicmedicine.org]

Cough triggers and their pathophysiology in patients with prolonged or chronic cough. Allergol Int 2012;61(1):123-132. DOI: 10.2332/allergolint.10-OA-0295 [ Links ] 7. Song WJ, Kim JY, Jo EJ, Lee SE, Kim MH, Yang MS, et al. [scielo.org.mx]

[…] precipitate the cough, to substitute the cough with another response (breathing or swallowing exercise), and to modify behaviors that contribute to laryngeal irritation.26,86 It is usually performed by speech pathologists and includes a first step of pathophysiological [dovepress.com]

Botulism: Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/prevention.html. Accessed June 4, 2019. Olson EJ (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 5, 2019. [mayoclinic.org]

Fortunately, there is a now a new safe and effective whooping cough vaccine that can prevent adults from contracting this disease." [medpagetoday.com]

Among the important causes which one need to be aware of are: Occasionally patient may have whooping cough which is not always easy to diagnose, but diagnosis is critical as early treatment can help reduce complications, and prevent the spread to others [allergyasthmasinusctr.com]

[…] inflammatory factors such as histamin This increases cough sensitivity 24 Increased neural sensitivity in the pharynx or larynx Bucca, proposed the concept of larynx hyper-resposiveness (LHR) This is a protective reflex-laryngeal chemical reflex can prevent [slideplayer.com]