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Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic.
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Findings that point to it: chronic cough 8w.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: chest X-ray, spirometry; review ACE inhibitor, reflux and asthma.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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ERS 2020 chronic cough guideline (over 8 weeks)
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