Prevalence, pathogenesis, and causes of chronic cough.
Cough is a reflex action of the respiratory tract that is used to clear the upper airways. Chronic cough lasting for more than 8 weeks is common in the community. The causes include cigarette smoking, exposure to cigarette smoke, and exposure to environmental pollution, especially particulates. Dise...
Huvudupphovsmän: | Chung, K, Pavord, I |
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Materialtyp: | Journal article |
Språk: | English |
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2008
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