Apr 11, 2021
CCFP 105 Key Topic: Cough
Written & Researched By: Kajsa Heyes
Peer Review By: Hermeen Dhillon
Objective One:
In patients presenting with an acute cough:
a) Include serious causes in the differential diagnosis.
b) Diagnose a viral infection clinically, principally by taking an
appropriate history.
c) Do not treat viral infections with ant
Objective Two:
In pediatric patients with a persistent (or recurrent) cough,
generate a broad differential diagnosis
Objective Three:
In patients with a persistent (e.g., for weeks) cough:
a) Consider non-pulmonary causes, as well as other serious causes
in the differential diagnosis.
b) Investigate appropriately.
Objective Four:
Do not ascribe a persistent cough to an adverse drug effect without
first considering other causes.
Objective Five:
In smokers with persistent cough, assess for chronic bronchitis and
make a positive diagnosis when it is present.