About this episode

This episode discusses the diagnostic challenges of refractory chronic cough and strategies for improving patient care through coordinated evaluations.

Host: Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP Guest: Syed Shahzad Mustafa, MD Guest: Ashley Wilk, DO, DipABLM Part of the educational program Bridging Specialties ®: Timely Diagnosis and Treatment for Refractory Chronic Cough , this activity examines the diagnostic challenges associated with refractory chronic cough (RCC) and the importance of coordinated, guideline-directed evaluation across specialties. RCC is frequently characterized by prolonged diagnostic delays, repeated empiric treatments, and fragmented care across specialties. Many patients experience months of persistent symptoms before a structured evaluation is implemented. This activity highlights practical strategies for applying a CHEST guideline-directed diagnostic pathway to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary repetition, and support timely multidisciplinary coordination. Clinicians will gain tools to streamline evaluation and reduce patient burden.

People in this episode

Host: Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP

Guests: Syed Shahzad Mustafa, MD, Ashley Wilk, DO, DipABLM

Topics covered

• refractory chronic cough
• diagnostic challenges
• multidisciplinary coordination
• guideline-directed evaluation
• patient care

Keywords

• chronic cough
• diagnosis
• treatment
• healthcare
• patient burden
• CHEST guidelines
• multidisciplinary

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Organizations: CHEST

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