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Cough suppression

Are you coughing all the time?

Does your cough stop you from doing daily activities or socializing?

Has your doctor ruled out typical causes?

What is sensory neuropathic cough/chronic refractory cough?

A trigger (maybe a virus, surgery, etc) causes hypersensitivity or what is thought to be a type of sensory neuropathy that affects nerves in the throat. This causes frequent unexplained coughing or throat clearing that disrupts a person's daily life. This coughing may seen uncontrollable. It may take years for a person to get a diagnosis or get relief.

For more information, visit this link: Laryngopedia

How can we help?

A specially-trained speech pathologist can provide interventions to reduce cough frequency. These may include training in breathing, voice use and care, and mindfulness. Each person's treatment will be individualized based on symptoms, severity, and needs.

DON'T LET YOUR COUGH STOP YOU FROM LIVING YOUR LIFE!

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