A cough that won’t go away: Evaluation and treatment in 2 patients

[摘要] A 65-year-old man presents with a dry, nonproductive cough, which he has had for 10 months. He describes it as very intrusive, as it limits his effectiveness in his work. He says the cough is worse when he laughs, walks up stairs, or talks for more than 15 seconds at a time. He says he has mild postnasal drainage but feels this does not cause the cough. He denies heartburn or reflux. He does not cough when eating or drinking or at night.

[学科分类] 卫生学