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Postinfectious cough in adults
Kevin Liang, Philip Hui and Samantha Green
CMAJ February 12, 2024 196 (5) E157; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.231523
Kevin Liang
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Liang), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Fraser Health Authority (Liang, Hui), Surrey, BC; Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Hui), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team (Green), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
MDPhilip Hui
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Liang), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Fraser Health Authority (Liang, Hui), Surrey, BC; Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Hui), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team (Green), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
MDSamantha Green
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Liang), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; Fraser Health Authority (Liang, Hui), Surrey, BC; Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine (Hui), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team (Green), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
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Postinfectious cough in adults
Kevin Liang, Philip Hui, Samantha Green
CMAJ Feb 2024, 196 (5) E157; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.231523
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- Postinfectious cough affects 11%–25% of adults after a respiratory infection
- Diagnosis is by exclusion
- Red flags and prolonged cough duration should prompt further work-up
- No evidence supports pharmacologic treatment, which is associated with harms
- Patient reassurance and education are critical
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