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Expert articles on chronic cough, diagnosis, and treatment from the specialists at Cough Care Center of San Antonio.

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Conditions7 min read

"Silent" Reflux: A Frequent Contributing Factor to a Chronic Cough

Silent reflux doesn't cause heartburn — but it can quietly drive a persistent cough. Once reflux and coughing become connected, they create a self-perpetuating cycle that is remarkably difficult to break without addressing all contributing factors.

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Conditions8 min read

Nasal Causes of a Chronic Cough

Allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis, and sinus infections are among the most common nasal drivers of a persistent cough. Learn how to distinguish them, when to suspect sinusitis, and why treating only one cause at a time rarely works.

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Conditions7 min read

Cough-Variant Asthma: A Commonly Missed Cause for Cough

Mild asthma may not cause wheezing — but it can still cause a persistent cough. Learn how cough-variant asthma is confirmed with pulmonary function testing, why it is frequently overlooked, and why treating it alone is rarely enough.

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Diagnosis6 min read

What to Expect: Diagnostic Testing for Chronic Cough

A thorough chronic cough evaluation involves more than a single office visit. From pulmonary function testing to sinus CAT scans and rhinolaryngoscopy, here's what the diagnostic process looks like at the Cough Care Center of San Antonio.

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Recovery5 min read

Post-Viral Cough After COVID-19: Why It Lingers and What Helps

You've recovered from COVID-19 — but the cough won't quit. A post-viral cough is common and can be surprisingly persistent. Here's why it happens, when to seek evaluation, and what actually helps.

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Chronic Cough6 min read

When Should You See a Specialist for a Chronic Cough?

Most people wait too long before seeing a specialist for a persistent cough. Here is how to know when it is time to stop guessing and get real answers.

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Chronic Cough7 min read

5 Reasons Your Cough Is Not Getting Better (And What to Do)

If your chronic cough has not responded to treatment, one of these five reasons is likely why — and each one has a solution.

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Chronic Cough8 min read

What Kind of Doctor Treats Chronic Cough in San Antonio?

Most patients with a chronic cough see the wrong specialist first — and spend months without answers. Here is exactly which doctors treat chronic cough, why a multi-specialist approach works best, and where San Antonio patients can get a comprehensive evaluation.

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