Chronic Cough Due To Stable Chronic Bronchitis

Publication Date: February 1, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

1. For adult patients, we suggest that smoking and dusty environmental exposures such as irritating inhalants and environmental pollutants are risk factors for chronic cough being due to chronic bronchitis. (U-CBS)
Remarks: Smoking is associated with chronic cough. Smoking cessation should always be encouraged, particularly for patients with chronic lung disease -- including chronic bronchitis.
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Overview

Title

Chronic Cough Due To Stable Chronic Bronchitis

Authoring Organization

American College of Chest Physicians