Managing Chronic Cough In Adults

Episode 62 of the Real World NP podcast, hosted by Liz Rohr, titled "Managing Chronic Cough In Adults" was published on August 30, 2022 and runs 15 minutes.

August 30, 2022 ·15m · Real World NP

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Summary

You have a patient who has been coughing for weeks, maybe even a couple of months. You’ve already ruled out COVID; where do you turn next?This week, let’s talk about chronic cough – what it is, how it differs from acute cough, when to refer the patient, and more:✅ Common causes – things like GERD, asthma, allergies✅ The special history questions to ask and how they will help with your differentials✅ What to watch for in the physical exam✅ Labs and other tests to order✅ Red flagsCoughs are common in primary care, and you will see them frequently. Knowing whether you are seeing a more common presentation or something more unusual will help you to create the best plan to take care of your patients in the most appropriate setting.  If You Liked This Post:Post Covid SymptomsWhen To Use Antibiotics: Persistent Cough Case Study For Nurse PractitionersShould You Use Antibiotics in a COPD Exacerbation? Case Study for Nurse Practitioners Read the blog post here.-----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NPSign up for the Lab Interpretation Crash CourseGrab your copy of the Digital NP Binder------------------------Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. _______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

You have a patient who has been coughing for weeks, maybe even a couple of months. You’ve already ruled out COVID; where do you turn next?

This week, let’s talk about chronic cough – what it is, how it differs from acute cough, when to refer the patient, and more:

✅ Common causes – things like GERD, asthma, allergies

✅ The special history questions to ask and how they will help with your differentials

✅ What to watch for in the physical exam

✅ Labs and other tests to order

✅ Red flags

Coughs are common in primary care, and you will see them frequently. Knowing whether you are seeing a more common presentation or something more unusual will help you to create the best plan to take care of your patients in the most appropriate setting.

If You Liked This Post:

Read the blog post here.

-----------------------

Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP

Grab your copy of the Digital NP Binder

------------------------

Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers.

_______________________________

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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