Background Unexplained chronic cough (UCC) causes significant impairments in quality of
life. Effective assessment and treatment approaches are needed for UCC. Methods This …

Background For people with refractory chronic cough, nonpharmacological interventions are
emerging as alternatives to antitussive medications. These treatments generally are …

Key Clinical Points Chronic Cough Chronic cough (cough> 8 weeks in duration) is common
and can be disabling. Chronic cough is a feature of many respiratory diseases, and common …

BACKGROUND Since the publication of the 2006 American College of Chest Physicians
(CHEST) cough guidelines, a variety of tools has been developed or further refined for …

Chronic cough is defined in adults as a cough that lasts for≥ 8 weeks. When it proves
intractable to standard-of-care treatment, it can be referred to as refractory chronic cough …

Chronic cough, defined as a cough lasting> 8 weeks, is a common medical condition that
exerts a substantial physical, mental, and social burden on patients. A subset of patients with …

The impact of cough on health is substantial. It can (1) be an important defense mechanism
that helps clear excessive secretions and foreign material from the airways;(2) be an …

Chronic cough is a common, debilitating condition that can persist for years with little relief
from medical treatment. Speech pathology treatment is an effective treatment option for …

Abbreviations: ACE angiotensin-converting enzyme; ACP American College of Physicians;
A/D antihistamine/decongestant; ATS American Thoracic Society; BPC bronchoprovocation …

Background: Chronic cough that persists despite medical treatment may respond to speech
pathology intervention, but the efficacy of such treatment has not been investigated in …