Module Summary
This case-based module from Nursing in Practice Learning will discuss the varying presentations of a cough in adults, and guide you through diagnosis and management.
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Learning Objectives
This module will:
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- Help you identify the causes of acute cough
- Clarify the various factors that influence
antibiotic prescribing decisions - Provide a guide to terms commonly used in lung
examination - Help you manage cough in those with pre-existing
lung disease - Provide a logical approach to patients with a
more prolonged cough
Complete the CPD module here to gain your certificate and log 1.5 CPD hours towards revalidation
Author
Dr Keith Hopcroft is a GP in Laindon, Essex
The full module can be found on the Nursing in Practice Learning website.
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