Question

A 58-year-old man presents with a persistent dry cough for the past 8 weeks. He was started on ramipril 5mg OD for hypertension 3 months ago. Chest examination is clear, and a chest X-ray is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Switch ramipril to an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) like losartan

Answer

Add a proton pump inhibitor

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Prescribe a codeine-based linctus

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Refer for bronchoscopy

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Start inhaled corticosteroids

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents with a persistent dry cough for the past 8 weeks. He was started on ramipril 5mg OD for hypertension 3 months ago. Chest examination is clear, and a chest X-ray is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?