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Understanding Chronic Cough and Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome with Professors James Hull and Surinder Birring
28 minutes Posted Oct 2, 2024 at 6:00 am.
What is chronic cough?
What are the common causes of chronic cough?
What sensitivity tests are available, and what are their limitations?
What tools do you use to help with diagnosis of chronic cough?
What's your approach for the work up of cough in your scenario?
How are genetics tests being used in diagnosis?
What initial treatments should GPs consider for persistent throat symptoms before referring to a tertiary centre?
How can we recognise and treat EILO in cough patients?
What is your treatment algorithm?
How do medications targeting neural hypersensitivity differ from traditional treatments, and what options are currently available?
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice, host Natalie Watson speaks with Professors James Hull and Surinder Birring, leading experts in respiratory medicine, to discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating chronic cough. Chronic cough, affecting 5-10% of the population (primarily women), is a debilitating condition often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. It can significantly impact quality of life with symptoms such as urinary incontinence, throat irritation, and...