About Chronic Cough
Cough is the body’s main defence mechanism to protect the lungs from chemical, thermal and mechanical irritants. Everyone at some point in their life will suffer from a terrible cough, usually with a cold or flu-like symptoms. For most people the cough goes away once the cold goes away, but in some individuals the cough remains with no signs of leaving. For others, the cough can occur without any prior infection.
Chronic cough is defined as a cough that has lasted for more than 8 weeks. Globally, chronic cough affects around 10% of the general population and peaks later in life between the ages of 50 to 60 years. In Canada, the overall prevalence is higher at around 16%. Chronic cough can be associated with medical conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, reflux disease, and nasal disease. For many cases of chronic cough there is no identifiable cause; these cases are referred to as unexplained chronic cough. When an associated trigger or cause of the cough is identified, and the cough persists it is referred to as refractory chronic cough as it is refractory to available treatment.
About Us
The specialist physicians working at Chronic-Cough Canada have spent their careers investigating and treating chronic cough. Our physicians have conducted numerous clinical studies aimed at identifying new therapies for patients whose cough is resistant to current treatments.
At Chronic-Cough Canada we understand how debilitating this condition can be and the impact it can have on your mental and physical well-being. If you are suffering from chronic cough, you are not alone. Our physicians manage hundreds of new patients each year, who, like you, are suffering from chronic cough. Our team is dedicated in doing our utmost to find a cure for chronic cough.
This website was developed for patients and healthcare providers. Our hope is that this website will provide you with information on chronic cough to allow you to be an informed advocate for your health. If you have comments, concerns, or questions about the information on our website please reach out using the “Contact Us” tab at the top of this page.