Chronic Cough
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A chronic cough is one that goes on for an extended period and does not let up as a temporary cough would. More than a disease in itself, it is usually a sign that something deserves attention.
How it presents: It can be dry or with phlegm, persistent or intermittent, and sometimes is accompanied by throat clearing, chest discomfort, or disrupted sleep.
Possible causes: Among them are respiratory processes, allergies, reflux, or environmental irritants.
Which specialist evaluates it? The pulmonologist focuses on the airways and the lungs, the otolaryngologist on the throat and upper airways, and the internist or family physician offer a general view. If the cough does not go away over time, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional to find its origin.
Data on 1,113 doctors who treat chronic cough
Which specialist treats chronic cough?
Chronic cough is mainly evaluated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions, or by an otolaryngologist (ENT) if it relates to the throat or nasal passages; a general practitioner or internal medicine physician can be your first point of contact. In children, a pediatric pulmonologist is the specialist to see. See a specialist if the cough persists for several weeks.
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Doctors specialized in chronic cough
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic cough?
A chronic cough is one that goes on for an extended period and does not let up as a temporary cough would. More than a disease in itself, it is usually a sign that something deserves attention.
Which doctor treats chronic cough?
Chronic cough is mainly evaluated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions, or by an otolaryngologist (ENT) if it relates to the throat or nasal passages; a general practitioner or internal medicine physician can be your first point of contact. In children, a pediatric pulmonologist is the specialist to see. See a specialist if the cough persists for several weeks.