LCQ LCQ Domains and Components 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which physical symptom is specifically assessed within the LCQ physical domain?
- Urinary incontinence triggered by coughing (Correct answer)
- Skin rashes
- Hearing loss
- Weight changes
Correct answer: Urinary incontinence triggered by coughing
Urinary incontinence triggered by coughing is one of the physical items in the LCQ, reflecting the musculoskeletal and pelvic floor impact of chronic cough.
Question 2: Does the LCQ assess the frequency or severity of cough directly?
- No — it assesses impact on quality of life, not cough frequency/severity (Correct answer)
- Yes — it measures cough events per hour
- Yes — it uses a VAS for cough severity
- No — it only measures sputum production
Correct answer: No — it assesses impact on quality of life, not cough frequency/severity
The LCQ does not directly measure cough frequency or severity; it evaluates how cough impacts health-related quality of life across three domains.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes what the LCQ psychological domain measures?
- Emotional distress attributable to chronic cough (Correct answer)
- Cognitive function impaired by coughing
- Depression severity scores
- Memory and concentration effects
Correct answer: Emotional distress attributable to chronic cough
The psychological domain measures emotional distress, including frustration, anxiety, and reduced well-being, attributable to the patient's chronic cough.
Question 4: A patient states their cough makes them feel fed up with their condition. Which LCQ domain captures this?
- Psychological (Correct answer)
- Physical
- Social
- None of the above
Correct answer: Psychological
Feeling 'fed up' or demoralized by chronic cough is an emotional response captured within the LCQ psychological domain.
Question 5: Cough-related impact on work performance would be assessed under which LCQ domain?
- Social (Correct answer)
- Physical
- Psychological
- Occupational — not covered by LCQ
Correct answer: Social
Work-related disruptions caused by cough (such as reduced productivity or absenteeism) fall under the LCQ social domain.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a physical domain item on the LCQ?
- Feeling tired due to coughing (Correct answer)
- Embarrassment in public
- Feeling frustrated
- Avoiding social events
Correct answer: Feeling tired due to coughing
Cough-related fatigue (feeling tired due to coughing) is a physical domain item reflecting the energy cost of chronic coughing.
LCQ LCQ Domains and Components 2
Which physical symptom is specifically assessed within the LCQ physical domain?