Controversies in cough management: An Indian perspective.

Chronic cough is one of the most common symptoms for patients-seeking consultation in an outpatient clinic. It is associated with substantial psychological, physical, and social burdens and impaired quality of life. This review highlights some of the major diagnostic and management challenges confro...

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Published in:Indian Journal of Community Medicine Vol. 44; no. 4; pp. 303 - 307
Main Author: Mohan, Dhanya
Format: practice guidelines review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd Oct2019
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          Cough Therapy
          Cough Diagnosis
          India
          Medical Practice, Evidence-Based
          Developing Countries
      ab: Chronic cough is one of the most common symptoms for patients-seeking consultation in an outpatient clinic. It is associated with substantial psychological, physical, and social burdens and impaired quality of life. This review highlights some of the major diagnostic and management challenges confronted in the field of cough with a special focus on the Indian perspective. Heterogeneity in definitions and classifications and challenges associated with over-the-counter drug use and irrational drug use are some of the major controversies. Streamlined diagnostic approach involving a combination of subjective and objective tools, evidence-based amendments in clinical practice, and stringent implementation of regulatory guidelines are mandatory to address controversies in cough management in developing countries.
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