Med. praxi. 2010;7(12):489-492

The most frequent cause of cough and its treatment

MUDr.Hana Fojtů
pneumolog, VZP 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: January 1, 2011  Show citation

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