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Chronic cough – occupational considerations
Chronic Respiratory Disease, 11/26/08

Barber CM et al. - Chronic cough is a common symptom in a wide range of respiratory conditions, and may also occur as a result of upper airway or gastro-esophageal problems. Whilst chronic cough of any cause may be exacerbated by work, in some cases it has a direct occupational cause, resulting from a harmful acute or chronic workplace exposure. Such occupational conditions may only be suspected by taking a detailed occupational history, and directly asking employed patients whether their cough improves away from work.

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