Tag: Cough

REBEL Cast – Basics of EM – Cough

by Ellsworth Wright posted June 1, 2022 No Comments

Take Home Points Be aware of the red flags – fever, HIV, hemoptysis, TB risk factors Is the onset acute or chronic Characterize sputum production – spoon full, cup full, bucket full- Hemoptysis – most can have streaking and thats …

Allergy and ImmunologyHead, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatInfectious DiseaseThoracic and Respiratory

How Long Does a Cough From Respiratory Illness Last?

by Salim Rezaie posted March 2, 2015 No Comments

Cough from respiratory illness is one of the most common reasons that patients seek care in both the outpatient primary care setting and the emergency department (ED). Cough due to respiratory illness is a self-limited condition in the majority of cases, …

Infectious Disease