Cough (Chronic)

Investigation of persistent cough.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Respiratory

Clinical Guidelines

British Thoracic Society Clinical Statement on chronic cough in adults
National
CKS: Cough
National
ERS guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough
National
ERS guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in adults
National
Chronic Cough Due to Chronic Bronchitis: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Cough
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Cough
Local
Evaluation of the Patient with Chronic Cough
Local
German Respiratory Society guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of adults suffering from acute and chronic cough
Local
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2018 Report
Local
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2019 Report
Local
Treatment of Unexplained Chronic Cough CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report
Local
Treatment of Unexplained Chronic Cough: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report
Local