Controversies in cough management: An Indian perspective
Chronic cough is one of the most common symptoms for patients-seeking consultation in an outpatient clinic. It is associated with substantial psychological, physical, and social burdens and impaired quality of life. This review highlights some of the major diagnostic and management challenges confro...
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doaj-534d9e1f467348e6aa10c4bb34ae5a672020-11-25T02:33:26ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Community Medicine0970-02181998-35812019-01-0144430330610.4103/ijcm.IJCM_174_19Controversies in cough management: An Indian perspectiveDhanya MohanChronic cough is one of the most common symptoms for patients-seeking consultation in an outpatient clinic. It is associated with substantial psychological, physical, and social burdens and impaired quality of life. This review highlights some of the major diagnostic and management challenges confronted in the field of cough with a special focus on the Indian perspective. Heterogeneity in definitions and classifications and challenges associated with over-the-counter drug use and irrational drug use are some of the major controversies. Streamlined diagnostic approach involving a combination of subjective and objective tools, evidence-based amendments in clinical practice, and stringent implementation of regulatory guidelines are mandatory to address controversies in cough management in developing countries.http://www.ijcm.org.in/article.asp?issn=0970-0218;year=2019;volume=44;issue=4;spage=303;epage=306;aulast=Mohanantitussivechronic coughexpectorantover-the-countertuberculosis |
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Controversies in cough management: An Indian perspective |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Indian Journal of Community Medicine |
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Chronic cough is one of the most common symptoms for patients-seeking consultation in an outpatient clinic. It is associated with substantial psychological, physical, and social burdens and impaired quality of life. This review highlights some of the major diagnostic and management challenges confronted in the field of cough with a special focus on the Indian perspective. Heterogeneity in definitions and classifications and challenges associated with over-the-counter drug use and irrational drug use are some of the major controversies. Streamlined diagnostic approach involving a combination of subjective and objective tools, evidence-based amendments in clinical practice, and stringent implementation of regulatory guidelines are mandatory to address controversies in cough management in developing countries. |
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antitussive chronic cough expectorant over-the-counter tuberculosis |
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