title: Cough . 6: Which investigations are most useful in the diagnosis of chronic cough?
abstract: There is no consensus as to the best diagnostic strategy for chronic cough. Many protocols combine empirical trials of treatment with laboratory investigations. More precise diagnostic tools and improved therapeutic options are required. Until then, the management of chronic cough will remain a clinical challenge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Science, The Queen's University of Belfast, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, UK. l.mcgarvey@qub.ac.uk
authors.forename: L P A
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: McGarvey
mesh_terms: D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003371:Cough / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000032:analysis; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010808:Physical Examination; D013147:Spirometry / Q000379:methods; D013183:Sputum; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D009569:Nitric Oxide