| REVIEW ARTICLE |
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| Year : 2006 | Volume
: 12
| Issue : 2 | Page : 51--55 |
Cough
Georgina Keenleyside1, Vandana Vora2
1 Specialist Registrar Palliative Medicine, St. Luke’s Hospice, Little Common Lane, Sheffield S11 9NE, United Kingdom
2 Sheffield Palliative Care Studies Group, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Correspondence Address:
Georgina Keenleyside
Specialist Registrar Palliative Medicine, St. Luke’s Hospice, Little Common Lane, Sheffield S11 9NE
United Kingdom
DOI: 10.4103/0973-1075.30245
Cough is a common symptom in palliative medicine and the causes may be multifactorial. When problematic it invariably affects quality of life. Evaluation must begin with a detailed history and examination with consideration given to further tests and imaging. Treatment must begin with the identification and correction of any reversible causes in addition to emperic treatment. A logical approach and regular monitoring is advised.
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