A persistent cough could be an early sign of lung cancer, especially in non-smokers. Ignoring such subtle symptoms delays ...

Additionally, the study revealed shared genetics between chronic cough and chronic pain, suggesting shared neurological ...

A new genetic study has identified neurological mechanisms as key drivers of chronic cough. The findings significantly ...

People normally cough to protect and clear the airways. For example, when we have a chest infection, we cough to eject bacteria. Or when we breathe in dust, we cough to eject the dust. Some people ...

A chronic cough can be a symptom of many different conditions, including a respiratory infection, allergy, or lung cancer. Not everyone who has lung cancer has a cough — many people are ...

However, in certain cases, when a cough is persistent or chronic, it can signal a serious underlying condition like heart disease. But how do we know if a cough is linked to a cardiac problem or ...

The randomised, double-blind, active-controlled exploratory trial enrolled adults suffering from chronic cough lasting at least 8 weeks, with recent GORD or peptic symptom diagnosis. Participants were ...

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Chronic cough, with symptoms lasting more than eight weeks, affects approximately one in 10 adults. Cough is among the most common reasons for seeking medical care in the United States, yet ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the second most common cause of chronic cough in immunocompetent patients who are nonsmokers, not on angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors and have normal chest ...

Breathlessness, wheezing, and chronic cough are common to all these, making clinical differentiation challenging. Spirometry, while considered the gold standard, can be difficult for frail or ...