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Chronic cough in adults: nursing care and new guidance

Latest advice for nurses on diagnosis and assessment, red-flag signs, common complications including incontinence, and when to refer on to specialist services
Posted 31 January 2024 - 08:00
Man frowns and holds his chest as he coughs – chronic cough is a common experience among adults
 
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