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[Complications of chronic cough]
Abstract:
Chronic cough is a common complaint, which may cause various complications involving many organ systems, including respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, skeletal movement system, nervous system, etc. Cough and its complications are associated with an adverse impact on the work and quality of life in the huge population with chronic cough, and lead to an increased healthcare resource utilization. In this paper, we review the common complications of chronic cough by organ system classification.
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