Occupational and Environmental Contributions to Chronic Cough in Adults
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Overview
Title
Occupational and Environmental Contributions to Chronic Cough in Adults
Authoring Organization
American College of Chest Physicians
Publication Month/Year
September 30, 2016
Last Updated Month/Year
January 16, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
In response to occupational and environmental exposures, cough can be an isolated symptom reflecting exposure to an irritant with little physiological consequence, or it can be a manifestation of more significant disease. This document reviews occupational and environmental contributions to chronic cough in adults, focusing on aspects not previously covered in the 2006 ACCP Cough Guideline or our more recent systematic review, and suggests an approach to investigation of these factors when suspected.
Target Patient Population
Patients with chronic cough
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient, School
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Management, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D003371 - Cough, D000073863 - Cigar Smoking, D008385 - Marijuana Smoking, D012907 - Smoking, D004777 - Environment, D016273 - Occupational Exposure, D016272 - Occupational Health
Keywords
allergy, occupational, cough, chronic cough, environmental