Snapshot A 22-year-old man presents to his physician with a cough. He describes the cough as non-productive and lasting for a few days. He denies any subjective fever, acid reflux, and has not had his influenza vaccination. On physical exam, there are wheezes and rhonchi on pulmonary auscultation. The patient is reassured that his symptoms will self-resolve in 1-3 weeks and that he can try tea or over-the-counter medications, such as dextromethorphan, to improve his cough. Introduction Definition login to view 1 more bullet Epidemiology Incidence login to view 1 more bullet Etiology Viruses login to view 7 more bullets Presentation Symptoms login to view 6 more bullets Physical exam login to view 3 more bullets Studies Making the diagnosis login to view 2 more bullets Differential Pneumonia login to view 2 more bullets Postnasal drip syndrome login to view 2 more bullets Treatment Symptomatic treatment login to view 6 more bullets Prognosis Typically self-limiting (1-3 weeks)