Is cough important in acute exacerbations of COPD?

Crooks, Michael G.; Brown, Timothy; Morice, Alyn H.

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is predicted to become the 4th leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. The natural history of the disease includes progressive symptoms punctuated by acute exacerbations during which symptoms rapidly deteriorate. The resulting disability places significant burden on health and social care systems. Cough is the second most common symptom reported by COPD patients, is a source of significant distress and is associated with adverse outcomes. We discuss the importance of cough in COPD, its mechanism and the relationship between cough and COPD exacerbations. We review the literature and present original data relating to the investigation of cough during COPD exacerbation, its associations and potential benefits of cough monitoring.

Citation

Crooks, M. G., Brown, T., & Morice, A. H. (2018). Is cough important in acute exacerbations of COPD?. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 257, 30-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2018.02.005

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Feb 8, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Feb 10, 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Deposit Date: Nov 19, 2019
• Journal: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology
• Print ISSN: 1569-9048
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 257
• Pages: 30-35
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2018.02.005
• Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Cough; Exacerbation; Reflux; Telehealth
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3198685