Acoustic Cough: Reflux Associations in Chronic Cough

Published: Sept. 2, 2010, 12:39 a.m.

Using a novel simultaneous acoustic cough recording and impedance/pH monitoring technique, the authors of a study in the September issue of Gastroenterology explored the temporal association between cough and gastroesophageal reflux (GOR) in patients in whom non-GOR causes have been excluded.  Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Jaclyn A. Smith of the University of Manchester. Plus, a rundown of top stories from this month's issue of GI and Hepatology News.