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Intrathoracic and extrathoracic causes of cough when considering a diagnosis of COPD

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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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