Cough. 3: chronic cough and gastro-oesophageal reflux.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The pathogenesis and clinical features of gastro-oesophageal reflux related cough are complex and the diagnostic tests available are of limited reliability. Treatment needs to be tailored to the specific needs of individual patients and other possible causes of chronic cough should be investigated. Treatment should only be considered to have failed when cough persists after administration of proton pump inhibitors at an adequate dosage for a sufficient length of time.
Medical subject headings
- Cough
- Gastroesophageal Reflux