Chronic cough evaluation and treatment

Chronic cough is not only a bothersome symptom but a social stigma as well. If one is otherwise healthy and non smoker, it is most commonly secondary to one of the three following conditions namely,

1. Asthma (Cough variant Asthma)
2. GERD
3. Upper airway cough syndrome.

Diagnosis may be clinched with proper history taking and doing few tests usually performed under supervision of a Pulmonologist (Chest Physician). After making the diagnosis effective treatment may be offered.

Don't kill yourself with your own hands

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a     disease of lungs caused by smoking.

• Currently it is 6th leading cause of death worldwide.

• In the year 2020 it is estimated to become the 3rd leading cause of death !!!