The Multidisciplinary Approach to Chronic Cough
Chronic cough is a complex condition involving ENT, respiratory, and gastroenterology pathways. This course outlines a structured approach to assessment, investigation, management, and appropriate specialist referral for patients with persistent cough.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define chronic cough and recognise its common and less common causes.
- Conduct a focused clinical assessment and identify red flag features.
- Select appropriate first-line investigations in patients with persistent cough.
- Differentiate ENT, respiratory, and gastroenterology-related causes of chronic cough.
- Initiate evidence-based treatment strategies in primary care.
- Determine appropriate referral pathways and select the most suitable specialist when required.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define chronic cough and recognise its common and less common causes.
- Conduct a focused clinical assessment and identify red flag features.
- Select appropriate first-line investigations in patients with persistent cough.
- Differentiate ENT, respiratory, and gastroenterology-related causes of chronic cough.
- Initiate evidence-based treatment strategies in primary care.
- Determine appropriate referral pathways and select the most suitable specialist when required.
Modules
Module 1
Overview of Chronic Cough & Reflux
Module 2
Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Workup
Module 3
ENT, Respiratory & Gastroenterology Causes
Module 4
Evidence-Based Management Approaches
Module 5
Referral Pathways & Specialist Decision-Making
Module 6
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers chronic cough definitions, reflux links, clinical assessment, investigations, ENT, respiratory and gastro causes, evidence-based management, and referral pathways within Australian healthcare practice.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Log in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com to enrol.
Yes, it is suitable for GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and clinicians involved in assessing and managing patients with persistent cough.








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