An observational study to understand burden and cost of care in adults diagnosed with refractory chronic cough (RCC) or unexplained chronic cough (UCC).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refractory and unexplained chronic cough (RCC and UCC) necessitate frequent referral for specialist evaluations, but data on healthcare resource utilisation and costs are lacking.

Methods

This observational study enrolled adults with RCC or UCC attending a specialist cough clinic and included a control cohort, both from North West England, matched 1:5 for age, gender and smoking history. Primary and secondary care data were obtained for the 5 years prior to and 2 years post initial clinic visit (index). The primary endpoint was the total 5-year healthcare cost to the UK NHS pre-RCC or UCC diagnosis compared to the control cohort.

Results

Mean age at index for the 200 RCC or UCC consented patients was 62.2 ± 11.4 years; 71% were female, and 68% had never smo

SUBMITTER: Smith JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225373 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature