Guaifenesin is the only FDA-approved expectorant also recognized as a protussive agent and is indicated for the symptomatic relief of an acute ineffective productive cough.1Although the pharmacokinetics of guaifenesin are not well understood, it appears to be well absorbed after oral administration, wi...
Acute cough is nearly always due to respiratory tract infection (RTI), viral infections being the most common cause,[17–19] and typically the cough is non-productive (‘dry’).[20] With or without cough, viruses account for over 90% of acute respiratory illnesses.[21–24] Bacterial infect...
In some cases, acute cough may be indicative of a serious illness, requiring further investigation. An acute cough that is productive may be a sign of acute bronchitis due to a lower respiratory tract viral infection such as influenza A, bacterial infection, or another condition that mimics acut...
Hemophagocytic syndrome is a rare complication of acute Q fever. We reported the case of 26-year-old man with fever, chills, severe headache, non-productive cough and progressive thrombocytopenia. Bone marrow aspirate revealed hemophagocytosis. We discussed the differences among the three previous ...
We present a case of 59-year-old male with RA and a history of smoking and methotrexate (MTX) treatment, who developed dyspnoea, non-productive cough, and fever about two months after the administration of LEF. The clinical and radiological presentation was of acute pneumonia. The patient was...
Acute bronchitis usually causes a wet, productive cough, and it’s common to hack up some colored sputum, or mucus, with it. But color isn’t a surefire way to determine if you’re dealing with something viral or bacterial. “When you cough up dark brown or blood sputum, it’s concern...
Acute cough is defined as cough within three weeks of onset. Most cases of acute cough are thought to be due to infection. In the diagnosis of acute cough, it is essential to differentiate between infectious and non-infectious causes after excluding pulmonary parenchymal diseases via chest roentge...
1. Honey only versus: i) honey-based cough syrup; ii) non-honey cough syrup; iii) placebo; and iv) 'no treatment'. 2. Honey plus antibiotics versus antibiotics alone. 3. Honey plus antibiotics versus non-honey cough syrups plus antibiotics. Types of outcome measures Primary outcomes 1. ...
In 2013, a 30-year-old male presented to emergency department with history of undocumented fever, non-productive cough and right arm swelling since 1 week. Initial laboratory investigations showed Hemoglobin (Hb): 11.7 g/dL; Hematocrit (Hct): 344; Mean cell volume (MCV): 52 fL; Mean cell...
Classic findings of pleuritic chest pain and productive cough may not be evident in the cancer patient. Rather, nonspecific symptoms of fever and malaise may herald the development of pneumonia in this population. Adaptations to chronic hypoxia manifest as polycythemia, headaches, and potentially right...