Cough risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abiodun Akanmode,M.D.[2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of cough include Allergies, Smoking, Air pollution, and Upper respiratory tract infections.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of cough include:
- Upper respiratory tract infections.
- Allergies.
- Smoking.
- Air pollution due to aerosolized chemicals, dust, smoke, etc.
- Uncontrolled Bronchial asthma & other chronic diseases.
References
- ↑ Arinze JT, de Roos EW, Karimi L, Verhamme KMC, Stricker BH, Brusselle GG (2020). “Prevalence and incidence of, and risk factors for chronic cough in the adult population: the Rotterdam Study”. ERJ Open Res. 6 (2). doi:10.1183/23120541.00300-2019. PMC 7167208 Check
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