There can be a range of reasons for a persistent cough. But most chronic coughs are caused by three conditions.

CC in a patient with a normal CXR and no response to treatment of known or suspected triggers should be referred on to secondary care. Smoking cessation will reduce cough as chronic bronchitis ...

A tickle in your throat may not sound like a big deal, but it can be annoying and lead to difficulty talking or swallowing.

Some people who have long-term conditions, such as chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis, have to cough frequently. This is ...