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
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of cough include Allergies, Smoking, Air pollution, and Upper respiratory tract infections.
Risk Factors
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
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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