Persistent Dry CoughCorliss, Jennifer M.Lai, Jennifer M.American Family Physician
Lung cancermay present with apersistent dry coughinitially but as the condition progresses a productive cough and hemoptysis (coughing up blood) may become evident. Tumors of thepharynx(throat cancer) andlarynx(voice box/vocal cord cancer) may also cause a dry irritating cough. Drugs Adry coughis...
Persistent fevers associated with weight loss and/or night sweats should always prompt evaluation for an occult lymphoma. 2.3.2 Musculoskeletal manifestations As with fatigue, articular manifestations are very common in SS with arthralgias occurring in ~50 to 75% [62,66,67] and arthritis (...
Postnasal drip typically lasts for a few days or weeks, though it can become chronic and persist for months. In addition to a persistent dry cough, symptoms of postnasal drip include:21 Burning feeling in your throat Constant need to clear the throat Coughing Hoarsenessor losing your voice Scr...
The article examines the case of a 68-year-old woman with a history of dry cough and an unusual presentation of renal cell carcinoma. Topics discussed include the medical history of the patient, the finding from the computed tomography of her abdomen, and open right radical nephrectomy for ren...
Persistent dry cough poses a greater diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. When clinical evaluation and basic investigations such as spirometry and chest radiography are normal, the cause of persistent dry cough may be elusive and such patients pose considerable difficulty in the clinic. Thorough ...
vinegarmixed in. Over-the-counter cough suppressants may not work very well against dry coughs, but if the cough remains persistent or gets worse, it may be necessary to visit a doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe medication, particularly for those who suffer from a dry cough due...
There are a number of reasons for a patient to develop a dry cough, ranging from the early signs of a respiratory infection to a cancerous growth in the lungs. Persistent dry coughs should be treated by a doctor, as he or she can determine the cause and recommend a treatment which will...
There are a number of reasons for a patient to develop a dry cough, ranging from the early signs of a respiratory infection to a cancerous growth in the lungs. Persistent dry coughs should be treated by a doctor, as he or she can determine the cause and recommend a treatment which will...
Kids may experience dry coughs more frequently in dry areas or during the winter months, or at night when their esophageal and lung tissue are more likely to be irritated. Dry Cough Causes Dry coughs can be caused by a number of environmental contaminants or other issues. Here are some examp...