Managing Cough in Smaller Settings Primary Care Practitioners and Family Physicians

Overview

Cough is one of the most frequent symptoms for which patients see pulmonologists and primary care doctors. As a crucial protective reaction of the body, cough removes unwanted particles and fluids from the airways while guarding the respiratory system. Meanwhile, therapeutic suppression of cough can be either disease-specific or symptom related. The potential benefits of early treatment of cough could include the prevention of the vicious cycle of cough. However, Uncertainty around the management of chronic cough in primary care is still widespread because clinicians in primary settings depend on clinical symptoms and signs. So, in this webinar, let's look at all the aspects of managing cough in smaller settings, especially family physicians and primary care practitioners.