The spectrum, clinical features and diagnosis of chronic cough due to rare causes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic cough has many diverse causes, including common and uncommon causes. There are few comprehensive reports on rare causes of chronic cough. The purpose of this study is to determine the etiological distribution, clinical features, and diagnostic value of special examinations in patients with rare causes of chronic cough.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of patients with chronic cough who underwent medical history taking, full examination, and etiological treatment over a 13-year period was conducted. Causes of chronic cough with a prevalence of less than 3% were defined as rare causes.

Results

A total of 1,554 patients were enrolled, and 39 causes of chronic cough were identified. Among them, 1,055 cases were due to common causes, whereas 235 cases we

SUBMITTER: Lai K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8107567 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature