Description

A hacking cough is a persistent, dry cough that often occurs in episodes. It can be caused by various conditions, including respiratory infections or irritants in the air.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'tos convulsiva' or 'tos irritativa', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is essential to maintain a clinical tone and ensure that the patient understands the nature of their cough without using informal language.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient presented with a hacking cough that persisted throughout the night.

ES: El paciente presentó tos seca y frecuente que persistió durante toda la noche.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'hacking cough' with 'productive cough'; misinterpreting 'dry cough' as a less severe symptom; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.