ORLANDO, Fla. — Asthma is the most common cause of chronic cough in children, but it’s important to be aware of other differential diagnoses for those patients who have less common concerns, according to Rajeev Bhatia, MD, division chief of pulmonology at Phoenix Children’s in Phoenix, Arizona. Bhatia reviewed both the major causes of chronic...
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Chronic cough may be hereditary, according to two new studies
July 30, 2024 by Uppsala University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic cough is among the most common reasons for seeking medical care, with middle-aged women the group most affected. New studies at Uppsala University also show that this condition appears to be a hereditary phenomenon. The studies have been published in ERJ Open Research and PLOS...
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Global trials show drug eases symptoms of chronic cough
The world’s first phase three trials of a new drug have shown that it can ease the often distressing symptom of chronic cough with few side effects. Principle researcher Jacky Smith, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at The University of Manchester and Honorary Consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust and Director of NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF), says Gefapixant has...
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Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough
by University of Manchester Two trials of a new drug have shown that at low doses, it can ease the often distressing symptoms of chronic cough with minimal side effects. Principle researcher Jacky Smith, a Professor of Respiratory Medicine at The University of Manchester and a consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital, says Gefapixant has the potential...