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摘要
objective: the aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with nocturnal, productive and dry cough among young adults in nigeria. methods: we evaluated 498 subjects, 20-44 years of age, in ilorin, nigeria, using the european community respiratory health survey (ecrhs) questionnaire, administered by trained interviewers. results: nocturnal cough was associated with asthma (or = 10.87; p 0.05). conclusions: early prevention and treatment of conditions associated with cough, as well as the modification of social factors commonly associated with cough, are needed in order to reduce respiratory morbidity.
