Chronic Cough Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux in Adults
Publication Date: December 1, 2016
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
1. In adult patients with chronic cough, we suggest that the cough be managed according to a published management guideline that initially considers the most common potential etiologies as well as symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux. (U-CBS)
Remarks: Common potential etiologies include environmental or occupational irritants, primary or secondary smoking, use of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, abnormal chest radiographic findings, asthma, upper airway cough syndrome due to a variety of rhinosinus conditions, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis, and suppurative lung disease. Often, more than one etiology is a contributing factor.
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Title
Chronic Cough Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux in Adults
Authoring Organization
American College of Chest Physicians