Chronic Dry Cough in Allergic Respiratory Diseases: Diagnostic and Management Approach.
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2014-04
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Cough is considered as a single most common complaint for which patients globally seek medical attention. A multitude of
allergic etiologies contribute to the development of chronic cough in adults, which makes the diagnosis and treatment quite
challenging. Allergic cough is a distinct entity where there is no respiratory obstruction and there is presence of a family history,
past history and/or concomitant allergic conditions. Sensitivity to allergens is readily demonstrable by skin testing. It is also
characterized by a therapeutic response to epinephrine and a periodic nature. The intention of this article is to highlight the
common causes of chronic dry cough associated with allergic diseases, to differentiate allergic cough from various other causes
of chronic cough associated with asthma syndromes (which include related airway disorders like ‘classic’ asthma [cough-variant
asthma], nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis and atopic cough) and to discuss its management strategies.
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Chronic cough, allergic cough, occupational and environmental causes, mechanisms, management options
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Prabhudesai Pralhad P. Chronic Dry Cough in Allergic Respiratory Diseases: Diagnostic and Management Approach. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014 Apr; 24(11): 1085-1090.