@article{ref1,
title="Cough syncope as a cause of traffic accident",
journal="Blutalkohol",
year="1990",
author="Haffner, H. T. and Graw, M.",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="110-115",
abstract="The rare tussive syncope syndrome, which can lead to a road traffic accident, occurs almost solely in the male aged 40 years and over with a pyknic to athletic physique, who suffer from obstructive respiratory tract disease and/or pulmonary emphysema. Frequently there is a correlation between the illness and alcohol and tobacco consumption. Loss of consciousness lasting only a few seconds occurs a few seconds after a coughing attack leaving behind a short loss of memory. Tussive syncope can be a solitary event, but can also occur up to thirty times a day. In foro, characteristically the link between a heavy coughing and loss of consciousness as well as the type of person make diagnosis easier. The suitability of the subject to hold a driving licence should be judged carefully and on individual criteria.<p /> <p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0006-5250",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}