Therapeutic and mechanistic advances in chronic cough

Cough is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care in the outpatient setting. Chronic cough (CC) in adults is defined as a cough lasting more than 8 weeks, with a global prevalence of approximately 10%. CC significantly impairs quality of life, affecting physical, social, and psychological well-being. In most cases, CC is attributed to 1 or more of the following 3 key conditions: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal or …