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Cough, sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: raw nerves and bad vibrations.

Authors :
Harrison NK
Source :
Cough (London, England) [Cough] 2013 Mar 06; Vol. 9 (1), pp. 9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Mar 06.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Cough is a common symptom in people who develop interstitial lung diseases (ILD). The pathological features of the ILDs are many and varied suggesting that the cause of cough may also vary with each disease. This article reviews what is currently known about cough in sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; two of the commonest ILDs. It also outlines some of the theories which have been proposed to explain why cough develops in these conditions and describes what little is known about how to treat it.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1745-9974
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cough (London, England)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23497330
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-9974-9-9