I N R E L A T I O N S H I P W I T H E N V I R O N M E N T The Cough
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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
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