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Chronic persistent cough: diagnosis and treatment update
1Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence 02903, USA.
Pediatric Annals
|March 1, 1996
Summary
Identifying the cause of chronic cough, often linked to asthma or reflux, is key to effective treatment in both children and adults. Specific therapies alleviate most cough cases, with invasive tests rarely needed.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Chronic cough is a common clinical problem with established diagnostic approaches.
- Understanding the cough reflex pathway is crucial for accurate diagnosis.