A Case Report of CORE Syndrome (Cough/ Asthma, obesity/OSA, Rhinosinusitis, Esophageal Reflux)

Authors

  • Narumol Luekitinun, M.D. CCIT Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Central Chest Institute of Thailand.
  • Kanlaya Panjapornpon, M.D. CCIT Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Central Chest Institute of Thailand

Keywords:

CORE syndrome, asthma, obesity/OSA, rhinosinusitis, esophageal reflux

Abstract

This article is a case report of difficult to treat asthmatic patient leading to investigate the associated co-morbid conditions. CORE syndrome consists of coughing from asthma (cough/asthma), obesity associated with obstructive sleep apnea (obesity/OSA), rhinosinusitis or allergic rhinitis and esophageal reflux. They are often combined and contribute patients with pre-existing asthma that are difficult to control and unresponsive to existing treatments. Therefore, the physician must assess the severity and symptoms of asthma patients by considering co-morbidities or contributing factors that make asthma difficult to control and lead to the proper treatment.

Author Biography

Narumol Luekitinun, M.D., CCIT Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Central Chest Institute of Thailand.

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29-06-2022

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Luekitinun ์, Panjapornpon K. A Case Report of CORE Syndrome (Cough/ Asthma, obesity/OSA, Rhinosinusitis, Esophageal Reflux). J DMS [Internet]. 2022 Jun. 29 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];47(2):120-4. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDMS/article/view/253162

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