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Cough assessment requires both subjective and objective methods to understand its severity and impact. Comprehensive evaluation aids in diagnosing and treating cough effectively in all age groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Physiology
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Cough is a vital airway defense reflex, crucial for lung health.
  • Dysregulated cough can become pathological, negatively impacting daily life.
  • Accurate cough severity evaluation is essential for diagnosis and treatment.

Approach:

  • This review examines subjective and objective methods for assessing cough.
  • Compares assessment techniques in children, adults, and animal models.
  • Highlights the importance of combined subjective and objective evaluations.

Key Points:

  • Subjective methods rely on patient-reported symptoms (e.g., cough frequency, intensity).
  • Objective methods involve instrumental monitoring (e.g., cough monitors, reflex sensitivity tests).
  • Both approaches are vital for characterizing cough phenotypes and monitoring treatment response.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive cough assessment necessitates integrating both subjective and objective tools.
  • Adherence to guidelines, like those from the European Respiratory Society, is recommended.
  • Effective cough monitoring supports personalized non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies.