Chronic refractory cough (CRC) is defined as a cough that persists despite guideline based
treatment. It is seen in 20-46% of patients presenting to specialist cough clinics and it has a …

Terminology used to define clinical cough is based on features such as duration, underlying
causes, and associated characteristics such as whether the cough is “dry” or “productive.” …

People with chronic cough can experience significant quality-of-life impairment. New
concepts based around cough reflex hypersensitivity are leading to improved management …

Chronic cough remains a challenge to many clinicians because there is often no diagnostic
link to causation, and because indirect antitussives are largely ineffective. Chronic cough …

The cough reflex is a defense mechanism protecting the lungs from aspiration and also
facilitating clearance of secretions, noxious substances, and foreign bodies from the …

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 …

Cough persisting beyond 8 weeks (ie, chronic cough) is one of the most common reasons
for an outpatient visit. A protracted cough can negatively affect one's quality of life by causing …

Chronic cough is a common complaint and a frequent cause of medical consultation. Its
management can be difficult. We present here an overview of the current guidelines for the …

Background Chronic cough, here defined as a cough ofw8 weeks duration, is a common
and frequently debilitating symptom [1, 2] that is often viewed as an intractable problem …

There has been significant progress in the field of cough in the past 10 years. Obstructive
sleep apnoea, tonsillar enlargement and environmental fungi have recently been described …