Oh, That Cough (Cough, Cough): Getting Help for Your Chronic Cough

Are you tired of a cough that just won’t go away? Chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting more than eight weeks; however, many patients will suffer months or even years before being referred for specialized care. In this episode, Drs. Taliercio and Ghobrial review some of the recognizable signs of chronic cough. They discuss the importance of finding a provider who will take the time to listen to you and evaluate every aspect of your health so they can uncover possible causes and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. Drs. Taliercio and Ghobrial also cover medications currently in clinical trials, off-label use of existing drugs and promising non-drug options like behavioral cough suppression therapy that are already available.