Body Talk: the respiratory system - Red flags

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Red flags

There are certain symptoms alongside a cough that warrant immediate medical referral:

Weight loss
Wheezing
Vomiting after coughing
Shortness of breath
Fever
Chest pain
Coughing up blood
Exhaustion from the exertion of breathing
A cough that is persisting or getting worse, particularly at night.

Practice points

What types of questions should be asked when a patient presents with a cough?
Which ‘red flags’ would trigger a referral to the pharmacist?

Body Talk: the respiratory system

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