Oto-tricho-tussia: An Unexpected Cause of Cough
Joint Authors
Castro, Rebecca A.
Zalvan, Craig H.
Berzofsky, Craig
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chronic cough is a frequently encountered condition with multiple etiologies.
In patients with neurogenic chronic cough, peripheral laryngopharyngeal hypersensitivity of the vagus nerve stimulates the cough reflex.
We present three cases of “Oto-tricho-tussia,” describing hair within the ear canal stimulating Arnold’s branch of the vagus nerve and triggering the urge-to-cough.
All three patients experienced significant improvement or complete resolution of their cough symptoms after removal of the hair resting on their tympanic membrane and external auditory canal.
We encourage ear canal examination and promotion of proper ear cleaning habits as this is an easily treatable consideration for the cause of chronic cough.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Castro, Rebecca A.& Zalvan, Craig H.& Berzofsky, Craig. 2020. Oto-tricho-tussia: An Unexpected Cause of Cough. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150227
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Castro, Rebecca A.…[et al.]. Oto-tricho-tussia: An Unexpected Cause of Cough. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Castro, Rebecca A.& Zalvan, Craig H.& Berzofsky, Craig. Oto-tricho-tussia: An Unexpected Cause of Cough. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150227
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150227