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Key articles

Morice AH, Millqvist E, Bieksiene K, et al. ERS guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in adults and children. Eur Respir J. 2020 Jan;55(1):1901136.Full text  Abstract

Canning BJ, Chang AB, Bolser DC, et al. Anatomy and neurophysiology of cough: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel report. Chest. 2014 Dec;146(6):1633-48.Full text  Abstract

Global Initiative for Asthma. Global strategy for asthma management and prevention (2024 update). May 2024 [internet publication].Full text

American College of Radiology. ACR Appropriateness Criteria: chronic cough. Nov 2021 [internet publication].Full text  Abstract

Kahrilas PJ, Altman KW, Chang AB, et al. Chronic cough due to gastroesophageal reflux in adults: CHEST guideline and expert panel report. Chest. 2016 Dec;150(6):1341-60.Full text  Abstract

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