Cough from an allergological as well as from the ENT aspect

Abstract. Cough is a common problem in the allergological, but less so in the rhinological consultation. The differential diagnostic spectrum for cough is extensive ...

Cough from the perspective of a gastroenterologist

Abstract. Chronic cough can have numerous origins. The work-up of these conditions should always include a multidisciplinary approach to exclude other causes first (cardial, ...

Cough from a cardiologic perspective

Abstract. A cough is at the efferent end of a complex reflex arc and, due to its well-known mechanical respiratory cleaning function, usually the first symptom prompting a pneumological ...

Cough – an Interdisciplinary Condition: The Pneumologist’s Perspective

Abstract. Cough is one of the most frequent reasons for a medical consultation. Patients mostly suffer from acute cough (< 2 weeks duration) and subacute ...

Cough from a pharmacological point of view

Abstract. Drugs with various protussive or antitussive mechanisms of action are used to alleviate cough symptoms. Phytopharmaceuticals also play an important role. When determining ...

Cough as a Psychosomatic Entity – A short journey through historical and current concepts, and impacts of the corona pandemic

Abstract. In this chapter, we focus on the psychosocial relevance of the symptom and the ...