Chronic Cough | 3 Most Common Causes & Approach to Causes

This lesson covers chronic cough, its definitions, and types: acute, subacute, and chronic. It discusses the common causes of chronic cough, including postnasal drip, asthma, and GERD, and the importance of patient history in diagnosis. The video also explores other potential causes like ACE inhibitor use, smoking, and conditions such as COPD and tuberculosis. The lesson emphasizes the need for thorough history taking and diagnostic procedures to identify the underlying cause of chronic cough.

What are some associated symptoms that may accompany a chronic cough?

What is the significance of a chest X-ray in evaluating chronic cough?

What role does smoking play in chronic cough?

What diagnostic procedures are used to determine asthma?