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1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou 510120, China.
Summary
Significant advancements in chronic cough diagnosis and treatment have been achieved in China, guided by national and international expert consensus. Future research should focus on epidemiology and refractory cases, with guideline promotion in primary care.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Clinical Medicine
- Respiratory Diseases
Background:
- Chronic cough diagnosis and treatment have seen substantial progress since the early 20th century.
- Chinese experts have actively contributed to both national and international cough guideline development.
- The implementation of these guidelines has notably enhanced chronic cough management in China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the progress in chronic cough understanding and management in China.
- To highlight the role of Chinese experts in guideline formulation.
- To outline future research directions and clinical implementation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical progress in chronic cough research and clinical practice.
- Analysis of the development and impact of Chinese chronic cough guidelines.
- Identification of key areas for future research and clinical dissemination.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in the etiological diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in China.
- Increased participation of Chinese experts in international guideline development.
- Enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic levels for chronic cough patients.
Conclusions:
- Continued progress in chronic cough management is evident, driven by guideline development and expert collaboration.
- Future research should prioritize chronic cough epidemiology, central regulatory mechanisms, and refractory cough treatments.
- Promoting established cough guidelines in primary community healthcare settings is crucial for widespread clinical impact.