Chronic cough: an Asian perspective. Part 1: Epidemiology

Song, Woo-Jung; Faruqi, Shoaib; Klaewsongkram, Jettanong; Lee, Seung‐Eun; Chang, Yoon-Seok

doi:10.5415/apallergy.2015.5.3.136

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“…Other comorbid conditions were determined by the questions on self-reported physician diagnosis of the following type “Have you ever been diagnosed with (a specific disease) by physician?” We selected following conditions on the basis of previous reports on the relationships with chronic cough; asthma, pulmonary TB, allergic rhinitis, diabetes mellitus, and depression. [23–25] …”

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Point prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of chronic cough in the general adult population

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Cough is frequently self-limiting, but may persist longer in certain individuals. Most of previous studies on the epidemiology of chronic cough have only measured period prevalence, and thus have afforded limited information on the burden and natural course. We aimed to investigate the epidemiology of chronic cough by using a point prevalence measure in a large-scale general population.We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from 18,071 adults who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2012. Presence and duration of current cough was ascertained by structured questionnaires, and cough was classified into acute (<3 weeks), subacute (3–8 weeks), or chronic cough (≥8 weeks). Demographic and clinical parameters were examined in relation to chronic cough.The point prevalences of acute, subacute, and chronic cough were 2.5 ± 0.2%, 0.8 ± 0.1% and 2.6 ± 0.2%, respectively. The proportion of current cough showed a steep decrease after 1 week of duration. However, 2 peaks in the prevalence of current cough were revealed; cough durations of less than 1 week and longer than 1 year were most common (31.1% and 27.7% of current cough, respectively). Subacute and chronic cough were more prevalent in the elderly (≥65 years); the positive associations with older age were independent of other confounders, including current smoking and comorbidities.This is the first report on the epidemiology of cough using a point prevalence measure in a nationally representative population sample. Our findings indicate a high burden of chronic cough among adults with current cough in the community. The dual-peak of cough duration suggested that the pathophysiology of acute and chronic cough may differ. The preponderance of elderly people in the prevalence of chronic cough warrants further investigation. In addition, more sophistication and validation of tools to define chronic cough will help our understanding of the epidemiology.

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Point prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of chronic cough in the general adult population

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“…Batuk kronis menjadi perhatian utama di negara berkembang, sebagai tanda gangguan saluran pernafasaan, seperti tuberkolosis paru (TB). Gejala batuk terus menerus yang berlangsung selama 2-3 minggu dapat diduga sebagai indikasi penyakit TB di beberapa negara Asia Tenggara (Song et al, 2015).…”

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Combination of Acupuncture Therapy and Turmericliquorice Herbs for Chronic Coughing Case

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Background: Coughing is a defense mechanism of the lung against several stimulants as well as to protecting the lung from any trauma. A long period of coughing about more than 8 weeks considered as Chronic coughing. Based on TCM, coughing is a manifestation of the lung which caused by an exogenous factor (such as cold wind and warm wind); and endogenous factor. It is classified as “ke” (coughing with loud sound without producing sputum) and “sou” (coughing with weak sound, however, producing sputum). Purpose: To know the effect of acupuncture therapy (Hegu LI4, Lieque LU7, Chize LU5) combined with herbs therapy (Curcuma domestica Val. and Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.) to reduce the Chronic coughing period. Methods: Acupuncture points were given 12 times within once per 2 days. The herbal therapy was given for 30 days in the form of tea drink twice per day, with a dose of each containing 4gr (1 tea bag). Result: The period of coughing were deteriorating, as well as improving the immune condition which was shown in hematological data of white blood cells. Conclusion: The combined therapy showed to diminish the chronic coughing within 30 days

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“…Upper airway cough syndrome, also called postnasal drip syndrome or rhinitis/rhinosinusitis-related cough, also has a variable but relatively high prevalence [23]. In our recent review of Asian studies, infectious diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis and paragonimiasis were identified as important causes of chronic cough in several South and Southeast Asian countries [24]. While the geographic differences reported in the literature may partly result from methodological heterogeneities among studies, they also suggest the necessity to tailor diagnostic pathways to the relevant geographical or ethnic population.…”

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Chronic cough in Korean adults: a literature review on common comorbidity

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et al. 2016

Asia Pacific Allergy

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Chronic cough is a significant medical condition with high prevalence and a strong negative impact on the quality of life. Cough hypersensitivity is thought to underlie chronic cough, with several environmental and host factors interacting to cause neuronal sensitization and chronicity. Comorbid conditions affecting cough reflex pathways, such as upper airway diseases, asthma, and gastroesophageal reflux, play important roles in chronic cough. However, their prevalence may vary in patients living in different geographical regions or with different ethnicities. We conducted a literature review to examine common comorbidities in Korean adult patients with chronic cough, their clinical implications, and the issues that still need to be addressed in the development of clinical evidence of chronic cough in Korean adult patients.

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Chronic cough: an Asian perspective. Part 1: Epidemiology

Cited by 19 publications

References 67 publications

Point prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of chronic cough in the general adult population

Point prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of chronic cough in the general adult population

Combination of Acupuncture Therapy and Turmericliquorice Herbs for Chronic Coughing Case

Chronic cough in Korean adults: a literature review on common comorbidity

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