Interní Med. 2008; 10(1): 7-10

The most frequent cause of cough and its treatment

MUDr. Hana Fojtů
Klinika plicních nemocí a tuberkulózy, FN a LF UP Olomouc

Cough belongs to the most important defense mechanisms, but it is also a frequent symptom of many diseases even serious ones. The article describes the most frequent causes of cough, basic differential diagnostic algorithms and treatment options.

Keywords: acute cough, chronic cough, mucolytics, gastroesophageal reflux

Published: April 1, 2008  Show citation

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