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Open Access 01-12-2007 | Research

Obstructive sleep apnoea: a cause of chronic cough

Authors: Surinder S Birring, Alvin J Ing, Kevin Chan, Gavina Cossa, Sergio Matos, Michael DL Morgan, Ian D Pavord

Published in: Cough | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

Chronic cough is a common reason for presentation to both general practice and respiratory clinics. In up to 25% of cases, the cause remains unclear after extensive investigations. We report 4 patients presenting with an isolated chronic cough who were subsequently found to have obstructive sleep apnoea. The cough improved rapidly with nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure therapy. Further studies are required to investigate the prevalence of coexistence of these common conditions.
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Metadata
Title
Obstructive sleep apnoea: a cause of chronic cough
Authors
Surinder S Birring
Alvin J Ing
Kevin Chan
Gavina Cossa
Sergio Matos
Michael DL Morgan
Ian D Pavord
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Cough / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1745-9974
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-9974-3-7

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