You have a patient who has been coughing for weeks, maybe even a couple of months. You’ve already ruled out COVID; where do you turn next?This week, let’s talk about chronic cough – what it is, how it differs from acute cough, when to refer the patient, and more:✅ Common causes – things like GERD, asthma, allergies✅ The special history questions to ask and how they will help with your differentials✅ What to watch for in the physical exam✅ Labs and other tests to order✅ Red flagsCoughs are common in primary care, and you will see them frequently. Knowing whether you are seeing a more common presentation or something more unusual will help you to create the best plan to take care of your patients in the most appropriate setting.  If You Liked This Post:Post Covid SymptomsWhen To Use Antibiotics: Persistent Cough Case Study For Nurse PractitionersShould You Use Antibiotics in a COPD Exacerbation? Case Study for Nurse Practitioners -----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NPSign up for the Lab Interpretation Crash CourseGrab your copy of the Digital NP Binder------------------------Come follow along for even more tips and inspiration:InstagramFacebook______________________________Please note: This episode is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. While anyone is welcome to view and listen, for legal and safety reasons, we are unable to diagnose, treat, or answer medical questions for individuals through this channel.  We always refer individuals back to their primary care providers for medical care.If you’re a medical provider or student and have specific patient cases you have questions about, I cannot answer those here but would love to help you inside our mentorship program! Join the waitlist at https://www.realworldnp.com/mentoring. _______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.