Level 2: Cough – Initial History: Expert Panel DDX

How does your differential compare with the experts?

What questions will comprise your remaining history and review of systems?

Experts’ DDX:

1. 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. Post nasal drip
   2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
   3. Asthma
   4. Infection
      1. Pertussis
      2. Mycoplasma
      3. Tuberculosis
   5. Medication-related
   6. Cancer
   7. Smoker’s cough
   8. Bronchitis
   9. Occupation-related cough