Advancing Care for Refractory Chronic Cough: Diagnostics and Emerging Therapies

15/09/2025

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Episode Synopsis



Host: Michael Ghobrial, MD

Guest: Anju T Peters, MD, MSCI, FAAAAI

Guest: Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI



Refractory chronic cough (RCC) is a debilitating condition that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, leaving patients with persistent symptoms despite standard treatment. Hear from Drs. Michael Ghobrial, Anju Peters, and Michael Blaiss as they clarify the definition of RCC, outline essential diagnostic steps, and review current and emerging management strategies. Dr. Ghobrial is the Director of the Chronic Cough Clinic at Cleveland Clinic; Dr. Peters is a Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief of Clinical Research and Practice and Operation in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Northwestern Medicine; and Dr. Blaiss is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and an allergist at Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett. This episode is a non-promotional, non-CME educational program brought to you by CHEST in collaboration with GSK.

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