ArticleNursing open2023
Health-related experiences of adults with chronic cough: Empirical research mixed methods.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Efficacy and safety of Xingqin Ganke Granules in postinfectious cough: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging phase II clinical trial.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
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- Patient satisfaction with the management of refractory and unexplained chronic cough in Canada: Results from a national survey.PloS one · 2024Article
- Health-related experiences of adults with chronic cough: Empirical research mixed methods.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Systematic literature review of treatments used for refractory or unexplained chronic cough in adults.Annals of thoracic medicineReview
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Abstract
aimTo describe adults' health-related experiences with chronic cough.
designSurvey and interviews.
methodsParticipants completed questionnaires and interviews, to explore chronic cough's impact and management. DATA SOURCES: Patients aged 18-85 years with at least three cough-related encounters within 56-120 days.
resultsForty-one patients were surveyed. Mean cough severity was 4.5 (scale 0-9). Chronic cough-related problems included embarrassment (66%), fatigue (56%), and anxiety or depression (49%). Testing was judged insufficient by 44%. Only 28% were satisfied with treatment; 20% reported abandoning treatment due to ineffectiveness. Interview themes (N = 30) included frustration with diagnostic uncertainty, and feelings of therapeutic futility. Some reported psychological distress. Work and socializing were commonly disrupted.
conclusionDiagnostic uncertainty, perceived limitations of testing, and treatment failures suggest needs for better approaches to evaluating and treating chronic cough. Special attention to identifying and addressing mental health issues appears warranted.
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