Airways diseases: asthma, COPD and chronic cough highlights from the European Respiratory Society Annual Congress 2018

<p>Minimal Clinically Important Differences for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures of Cough and Sputum in Patients with COPD</p>

“…[1][2][3] Cough and sputum are present in approximately 60% of patients with COPD [4][5][6] and have been recognized to affect significantly and negatively patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). 7,8 Nevertheless, these symptoms have been scarcely explored and underappreciated in COPD research. [9][10][11][12] Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a well-established non-pharmacological intervention to manage patients with COPD.…”

Diagnoses and management of adult cough: An Indian Environmental Medical Association (EMA) position paper

“…� Guidelines recommend investigations such as CHEST X-RAY, Spirometry or daily PEF variation assessment, sputum eosinophil count, and exhaled nitric oxide concentration which may be elevated [31][32][33]. � Mucoactives, bronchodilators, and inhaled corticosteroids have proven to be effective although the relationship between airflow obstruction and coughing in asthma is unclear [34]. � The cough associated with chronic cough is described as nonproductive, dry cough that may be triggered by changes in temperature, strong smells such as perfumes and aerosols, or exposure to pollutants.…”