A retrospective study to understand the journey and health status of patients with unexplained or refractory chronic cough in the Netherlands

Jan Willem Karel van den Berg, Mireille Edens, Anoe Radha Oedit Doebé, Hester van der Velden, Maxime Roosje Heezen, Department of Pulmonology, Isala Hospital, Innovation and Science, Isala Academy, Patient Access, Medical Affairs

Chronic Respiratory Disease

Published online on May 23, 2026

Abstract

Chronic Respiratory Disease, Volume 23, January-December 2026.
IntroductionThis study aims to characterize the patient journey for refractory chronic cough (RCC) or unexplained chronic cough (UCC) before visiting the Isala Chronic Cough Clinic (ICCC) in the Netherlands.MethodData from 152 patients with RCC or UCC was ...