INAPPROPRIATELY TREATED INTRACTABLE COUGH
Abstract
Chronic, non-productive cough has a variety of causes. In most cases the etiology is readilyidentifiable and treatable. Occasionally drugs induce a persistent cough which necessitateswithdrawal of the offending agent. A case is presented in which drug- induced cough wasmisdiagnosed and inappropriately managedReferences
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