Post Viral Cough

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Patient presents with a non-productive cough
Duration:
Describes a recent upper respiratory tract infection which has now settled
Not feeling unwell
No fevers
Normal energy
Cough is worse at night

Examination:
Patient looks well

Respiratory exam :
good air entry bilaterally
No respiratory distress
No crepitations or wheeze

Ear nose and throat exam:
Both ears normal with no redness on ear drum
No rhinorrhoea
Normal throat exam with no enlarged tonsils or pus
Pharynx normal

Reason for visit:
Cough, post infective

Management:
Reassured this cough is unlikely pathological
The cough should settle in the next few weeks
No need for antibiotics
If change in symptoms or concerns return here for review

Keywords:  Post Viral cough,  Post infective cough, chronic cough, +postviralcough

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