[Annual advances in chronic cough 2025]
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
This review covers recent advances in understanding and managing chronic cough, a condition significantly impacting patients' quality of life. It details new findings in chronic cough epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Chronic cough is a prevalent respiratory symptom with significant negative impacts on patient well-being and daily functioning.
- It presents a substantial challenge in both primary care and specialist respiratory clinics.
- Recent years have seen increased international research focus on chronic cough.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in chronic cough research.
- To cover key areas including epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.
- To synthesize findings from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific articles and research published within the specified date range.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on chronic cough from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
- Focus on epidemiological data, etiological factors, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic interventions.
Main Results:
- Highlights recent progress in understanding the prevalence and causes of chronic cough.
- Summarizes updated diagnostic and assessment tools for effective patient evaluation.
- Presents novel and refined treatment approaches for chronic cough management.
Conclusions:
- The review underscores significant progress in the field of chronic cough over the past year.
- It emphasizes the importance of updated knowledge for improving patient outcomes.
- Advances in understanding and treatment offer improved prospects for managing chronic cough effectively.
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