A patient experiences a persistent cough that does not produce phlegm or mucus.
This phrase describes a symptom reported by the patient and is relevant when assessing respiratory conditions. The absence of sputum can help differentiate between various cough etiologies.
"Patient reports chronic dry cough without sputum production for the past 6 months, worsening at night."
Used to document a patient's subjective report of their cough characteristics.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation