Level 2: Cough – Physical Exam: Expert Panel DDX

How does your differential compare with the experts?

Is there any additional testing (i.e., lab, imaging, etc.) you would perform at this time?

Experts’ DDX:

1. Acute
   1. Upper respiratory infection (viral or bacterial)
   2. Post nasal drip
   3. Pneumonia
   4. Bronchitis
2. Chronic
   1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
   2. Infection
      1. Pertussis
      2. Mycoplasma
      3. Tuberculosis
   3. Cancer