Common underlying conditions
Chronic cough is often associated with asthma, GERD, UACS (postnasal drip), and/or NAEB.1,4 In some cases, cough persists even after underlying conditions have been treated, or an underlying condition cannot be identified.5
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; UACS, upper airway cough syndrome; NAEB, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis.
Common underlying conditions
Chronic cough is often associated with asthma, GERD, UACS (postnasal drip), and/or NAEB.1,4 In some cases, cough persists even after underlying conditions have been treated, or an underlying condition cannot be identified.5
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; UACS, upper airway cough syndrome; NAEB, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis.
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- 56-year-old with persistent dry cough for 1 year
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- 56-year-old with persistent dry cough for 1 year
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These common characteristics in patients with chronic cough suggest that cough could be considered a disease entity rather than a symptom 7,9,10