Chronic Cough

A cough lasting more than 8 weeks is considered chronic and can significantly affect daily life. It may be caused by postnasal drip, asthma, GERD, infections, or even more serious conditions like TB or lung cancer. Dr Apoorv Krishna provides a systematic evaluation of chronic cough using history, chest imaging, lung function tests, and sometimes bronchoscopy. Treatment is based on the root cause—antihistamines for allergies, inhalers for asthma, or acid reducers for reflux. For unexplained cough, neuromodulators or desensitization therapy may be used. Dr Apoorv Krishna emphasizes a step-by-step, patient-centric approach to eliminate persistent cough and enhance quality of life.