- Cough can be acute (lasting for a few days) or chronic (lasting for weeks).
- Chronic cough can be caused by a variety of conditions. The most common cause in children is from asthma while the most common cause for adults is from Post-nasal drip syndrome (allergens and irritants), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Habit and ACE inhibitors (blood pressure medications).
- Chronic cough can interfere with daily activities, sleep and bladder control in females.
- There is a need for specific causes to be identified in order to eliminate and treat chronic cough.
- Allergists help identify causes to facilitate treatment options or initiate further investigations.
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