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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 199_Cough, Chesty cough with or without thin, clear/pale yellow/green mucus? no Medical referral, Dry cough associated with flu-like symptoms (muscle aches, chills, sore throat, fever)? yes Cough likely associated with the flu. Non-drug measures., Cough with or without mucus associated with upper respiratory illness (nasal congestion, runny nose, tickle in throat, throat clearing)? no Dry cough associated with flu-like symptoms (muscle aches, chills, sore throat, fever)?, Obtain medical and medication history Exclusions for self-treatment?, Patient with cough Obtain medical and medication history, Exclusions for self-treatment? no Cough with or without mucus associated with upper respiratory illness (nasal congestion, runny nose, tickle in throat, throat clearing)?, Cough with or without mucus associated with upper respiratory illness (nasal congestion, runny nose, tickle in throat, throat clearing)? yes Cough likely associated with UACS. Nondrug measures. 1st-Generation antihistamine plus decongestant ± naproxen., Exclusions for self-treatment? yes Medical referral, Dry cough associated with flu-like symptoms (muscle aches, chills, sore throat, fever)? no Chesty cough with or without thin, clear/pale yellow/green mucus?, Chesty cough with or without thin, clear/pale yellow/green mucus? yes Cough likely associated with acute bronchitis. Nondrug measures. Antitussives (codeine or dextromethorphan) as needed if cough interferes with work or sleep., Cough likely associated with UACS. Nondrug measures. 1st-Generation antihistamine plus decongestant ± naproxen. Symptoms improved?, Cough likely associated with the flu. Non-drug measures. Symptoms improved?, Symptoms improved? yes Continue treatment until symptoms are gone. Reevaluate as needed., Symptoms improved? no Medical Referral, Cough likely associated with acute bronchitis. Nondrug measures. Antitussives (codeine or dextromethorphan) as needed if cough interferes with work or sleep. Symptoms improved?