The Cough

In Relationship with EnvironmentThe CoughThe CoughOnly a symptom

A reaction to an irritant

The range of irritants is quite wide

Cough causes and the environment

Environmental CausesViruses

Asthma

Allergens

Infections

VirusesInfect the larynx, trachea or bronchi

Common viruses : Influenza, Rhinovirus, whooping cough

Up-regulation of cough receptors = post-viral cough

Best treatment is time usually

Correlation with Hygiene

AsthmaBronchopasm, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightening

Atopic vs. Non-atopic

High ozone levels, air pollution, allergens, dust mites, cockroaches

The Hygiene Hypothesis

Prevention and Corticosteroids

AllergensAllergic Rhinitis : An overreaction to molecules in the air

Increase of allergens during spring ie. Pollen

Red eyes, runny nose, skin irritation, COUGH

Anti-Histamines, glucocorticoids, epinephrine,theophylline

ImmunotherapyInfectious DiseasesCOPD

Tuberculosis

Sinusitis

Sourceshttp://www.acaai.org/allergist/asthma/asthma-treatment/pages/default.aspx

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info

http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/tuberculosis

http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthTHANK YOUBy Micheal Raad