The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy
VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1, April 2007

The Pathogenic Triad of Chronic Cough: Postnasal Drip Syndrome, Asthma, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Rajabto, Wulyo (Unknown)
Syam, Ari Fahrial (Unknown)
Sundaru, Heru (Unknown)

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Publish Date
04 Jan 2007

Abstract

Chronic cough, lasting for 3 weeks or more, is one of the most common symptoms for which adult patients seek medical attention. The pathogenic triad of chronic cough is Postnasal Drip Syndrome (PNDS), Asthma, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases (GERD) are the vast majority etiology of chronic cough in non-smoker adult with normal chest X-ray. The clinical investigations that should be performed are spirometry pre-post bronchodilator and bronchoprovocation testing for asthma; plain sinus radiograph and or computed tomographic imaging of the sinus for PNDS due to sinusitis; gastro-intestinal investigation 24 hours oesophageal pH monitoring and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for GERD.   Keywords: chronic cough, postnasal drip syndrome, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease

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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy
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jghe

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Indonesian Association for the Study of Liver

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy is an academic journal which has been published since 2000 and owned by 3 Societies: The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology; Indonesian Association for the Study of the Liver; The Indonesian Society for Digestive ...