A chronic cough is defined as a cough which lasts three weeks or more and requires medical evaluation. While chronic cough may often be due to non-serious and treatable causes, it is crucial to determine the underlying cause to provide appropriate treatment.
Common Causes of Chronic Cough:
– Asthma
– Interstitial Lung disease
– Rhinitis and sinusitis
– Postnasal drip
– Acid reflux
– Chronic bronchitis
– Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome (UACS)
– Infections
– Bronchiectasis
Approach to Diagnosing Chronic Cough
The first step involves a detailed medical history and physical examination to identify possible causes.
Investigations :
Depending on initial findings, tests such as blood tests, allergy screens, CT scans, and lung function tests may be necessary to identify the exact cause.
Management:
Most cases of chronic cough can be diagnosed and treated effectively based on these assessments . In some instances, no cause can be identified.
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About Dr Anand Singh
Dr Anand Singh is a highly experienced Consultant Respiratory Physician with over a decade of experience in the field.
Dr Singh is a well known Chest Consultant and Sleep Consultant who provides personalised treatment plan.
Dr Anand Singh is a consultant Respiratory Physician at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
(Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospital where he leads the Sleep and Non-Invasive ventilation Service
and Respiratory High Dependency unit. He undertakes sub-speciality clinics in Interstitial Lung diseases
and Sleep Apnoea as well as conducting general respiratory medicine clinics.
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