intrathoracic and extrathoracic causes of cough when considering a diagnosis of COPD
Last edited 06/2018 and last reviewed 02/2021
causes of chronic cough
Intrathoracic
- asthma
- lung cancer
- tuberculosis
- bronchiectasis
- left heart failure
- interstitial lung disease
- cystic fibrosis
- idiopathic cough
Extrathoracic
- chronic allergic rhinitis
- post nasal drip syndrome (PNDS)
- upper airway cough syndrome (UACS)
- gastroesophageal reflux
- medication e.g. ACE inhibitors
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