Continuous cough monitoring using ambient sound recording during convalescence from a COPD exacerbation [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose Cough is common in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is associated with frequent exacerbations and increased mortality. Cough increases during acute exacerbations (AE-COPD), representing a possible metric of clinical deterioration.
Crooks, Michael G. +7 more
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Improving the use of the 'COUGH' bundle in Surgical High Dependency Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee [PDF]
, 2020 Developing respiratory complications postoperatively is one of the major determinants of longer hospital stay, morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare costs. The incidence of postoperative respiratory complications varies from 1% to 23%. Given that
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Management of Children With Chronic Wet Cough and Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Wet or productive cough is common in children with chronic cough. We formulated recommendations based on systematic reviews related to the management of chronic wet cough in children (aged METHODS: We used the CHEST expert cough panel\u27s ...
Chang, Anne B. +7 more
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Chronic cough and esomeprazole: A double-blind placebo-controlled parallel study [PDF]
, 2011 Background and objective: Gastro-oesophageal reflux has been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic cough. Guidelines on management suggest a therapeutic trial of anti-reflux medication.
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Dynamics of Cough Frequency in Adults Undergoing Treatment for Pulmonary Tuberculosis. [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Cough is the major determinant of tuberculosis transmission. Despite this, there is a paucity of information regarding characteristics of cough frequency throughout the day and in response to tuberculosis therapy.
Alvaro Proaño +28 more
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Objective measurement of cough frequency during COPD exacerbation convalescence [PDF]
, 2015 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cough and sputum production are associated with adverse outcomes in COPD and are common during COPD exacerbation (AE-COPD).
Crooks, Michael G. +5 more
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Objective cough frequency, airway inflammation, and disease control in asthma [PDF]
, 2016 Background Cough is recognized as an important troublesome symptom in the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma. Asthma control is thought to be determined by the degree of airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness but how these factors relate to cough
Ashley Woodcock +41 more
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Protocol for studying cough frequency in people with pulmonary tuberculosis. [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Cough is a key symptom of tuberculosis (TB) as well as the main cause of transmission. However, a recent literature review found that cough frequency (number of coughs per hour) in patients with TB has only been studied once, in 1969.
Bravard, MA +17 more
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Could Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test be Useful in Predicting Inhaled Corticosteroid Responsiveness in Chronic Cough? A Systematic Review [PDF]
, 2016 © 2016 Background Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is a safe and convenient test for assessing T H 2 airway inflammation, which is potentially useful in the management of patients with chronic cough.
Chang, Yoon-Seok +15 more
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Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of uncomplicated acute bronchitis: background. [PDF]
, 2001 The following principles of appropriate antibiotic use for adults with acute bronchitis apply to immunocompetent adults without complicating comorbid conditions, such as chronic lung or heart disease.
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