Level 2: Cough – MHROS: Expert Panel DDX

How does your differential compare with the experts?

What physical exam maneuvers would you like to perform?

Experts’ DDX:

1. Acute
   1. Upper respiratory infection (viral or bacterial)
   2. Post viral cough syndrome
   3. Post nasal drip
   4. Sinusitis
   5. Pneumonia
   6. Pulmonary edema
2. Chronic (now moved down on list as a category)
   1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
   2. Infection
      1. Pertussis
      2. Mycoplasma
      3. Tuberculosis
   3. Cancer
   4. Bronchitis