By vgreene, 18 November, 2016 Asthma suggested by wheeze assoc w/ cough; bronchodilators not effective in nonasthmatic pts (BTS1)
By vgreene, 18 November, 2016 Sx of allergic rhinitis include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, itchy nose/throat/palate, postnasal drip, throat clearing, and cough; children may present w/ malaise, fatigue (AAO2)
By vgreene, 18 November, 2016 S/sx may suggest cough due to allergic rhinitis, esp “throat clearing” cough in pollen season; nasal steroids, antihistamines beneficial for allergic cough in pollen season (BTS1)
By vgreene, 17 November, 2016 Evaluate chronic cough w CXR spirometry if age 5 6 yo ACCP 1 2 BTS3 Definition of chronic varies between GLs2 4 6
By vgreene, 17 November, 2016 Do not dx psychogenic/habit cough based on honking cough or absence of nighttime cough (ACCP27)
