Chief Complaint: Cough
a. History: Chronic > 8 weeks
Differential Diagnosis
Allergic rhinitis, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Gastroesophgeal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux,
Pivotal Assessment | Finding | ||
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Further History |
Chronic cough with mucus production , repeated lung infections | Family history of asthma | Sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, nasal itching, postnasal drip, cough, irritability, and fatigue |
Physical Exam | Wheezing and dyspnea | ||
Direct Laryngoscopy | Arytenoid erythema, edema and pharyngeal inflammation |