Jones, Barbara F., and Stewart, Moira A. (2002) Duration of cough in acute upper respiratory tract infections. Australian Family Physician, 31 (10). pp. 971-973.

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the duration of cough in patients without pre-existing respiratory problems presenting to general practitioners with acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).

METHOD: Patients without chronic chest problems who presented to two general practices with an URTI during the winter of 1999 were surveyed to assess the duration of cough.

RESULTS: One hundred and seventy-nine patients were recruited, of whom 131 could be followed until their cough ceased. Of these, 93% developed a cough, 78% coughed for at least one week, 58% for at least two weeks, 35% for three weeks, and one continued into the tenth week.

CONCLUSION: The acute cough associated with an URTI often continues for several weeks. There may be benefits from educating the community and medical profession about this natural history.

Item ID:	13484
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	0300-8495
Keywords:	chest medicine; chronic illness; respiratory diseases
Date Deposited:	22 Dec 2010 04:40
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111708 Health and Community Services @ 100%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9399 Other Education and Training > 939999 Education and Training not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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