Cough Treatment Specialist in Austin, Texas
Dr. Laurence Chu, MD, FACS, offers personalized care to identify and address the root causes of persistent coughs. With his extensive ENT expertise, he provides targeted solutions to help patients find lasting relief. Patients appreciate his compassionate, thorough approach to achieving improved respiratory health. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 3100 Red River St #2, Austin, TX 78705.
Table of Contents:
Cough is classified in Adults based on the duration of the cough
Common Causes of Acute Cough
Common Causes of Subacute Cough
Common Causes of Chronic Cough
Treatments
• Acute cough: Present for up to 3 weeks.
• Subacute Cough: Present for more than 3 to 8 weeks.
• Chronic Cough: Present for longer than 8 weeks.
• Acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
• Exacerbation of chronic conditions- Asthma, COPD, Rhinosinusitis, Heart failure.
• Post-infection cough
• Pertussis
• Exacerbation of underlying diseases (asthma, COPD, and chronic rhinitis)
• Asthma
• GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disorder)
• UACS (Upper Airway Cough Syndrome)
• NAEB (Nonasthmatic esoinophilic bronchitis)
• Medication side effects (ACE inhibitors-lisinopril, losartan)
• Smoking history
• Aspiration risk history
• Cardiopulmonary disease
• Chronic Refractory Cough (aka idiopathic chronic cough, cough hypersensitivity syndrome)
• Somatic Cough disorder
Treatment is based on an extensive workup for various conditions as mentioned above. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 3100 Red River St #2, Austin, TX 78705. We serve patients from Austin TX, Del Valle TX, Allandale TX, Manor TX, Dessau TX, and surrounding areas.
Additional Services You May Need
▸ Urgent ENT
▸ General ENT
▸ Sinus
▸ Allergy
▸ Concierge ENT
▸ Septum And Turbinate Surgery
▸ Adenoidectomy
▸ Earwell Treatment
▸ Mouth Breathing Evaluation
▸ Middle Ear Surgery
▸ Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Additional Services You May Need
▸ Urgent ENT
▸ General ENT
▸ Sinus
▸ Allergy
▸ Balloon Sinuplasty
▸ Sleep Apnea
▸ Snoring Evaluation
▸ Pediatric ENT
▸ Ear Tube Placement
▸ Tonsillectomy
▸ Hearing Loss Evaluation
▸ Telemedicine
▸ Septum And Turbinate Surgery
▸ Adenoidectomy
▸ Earwell Treatment
▸ Mouth Breathing Evaluation
▸ Middle Ear Surgery
▸ Tympanic Membrane Perforation
▸ Hearing Aid Dispensing
▸ Annual Comprehensive Ent Exam
▸ Ear Cleaning
▸ Annual Audiogram
▸ Allergy Testing
▸ Travel Medication Assistance
▸ Rapid Strep Testing
▸ Rapid Flu Testing
▸ Custom Ent Travel Kit
▸ Allergy Shots And Drops
▸ Epistaxis Treatment
▸ Cough
▸ Septoplasty/Nasal Surgery
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