Approach to a pt with cough
- 36. COMPLICATIONS OF COUGH:-
➤ Cardiovascular system:-Arterial hypotension,syncope and
Arrhythmias.
➤ Respiratory system:-Exacerbation of asthma,Herniation of
lungs,tracheobronchial trauma.
➤ GIT:-Gastroesophageal reflux events,Mallory Weiss
tear,Hepatic cyst rupture,splenic rupture,Herniation of the
bowel.
➤ GUT:-Urinary incontinence.
➤ Neurology:-Dizziness,Cough syncope,seizures,stroke due to
vertebral artery dissection.
➤ Musculoskeletal:-Diaphragmatic rupture,Rectus abdominals
muscle rupture,Rib fractures and Sternal wound dehiscence.