Lund-Mackay Computed Tomography Score Is Associated With Obstructive Pulmonary Function Changes in Chronic Cough Patients.

CONCLUSION: The patients with chronic cough frequently had paranasal sinus abnormalities. The Lund-Mackay CT score may be useful for assessing the condition of the lower airway in chronic cough patients. Upper airway examinations should play a part in the management of chronic cough.
PMID: 30656950 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - January 18, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kariya S, Okano M, Higaki T, Tachibana T, Rikimaru T, Nishizaki K Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research