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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

(1) Describe the role of larynx in the cough reflex.

(2) Identify features of chronic cough that suggest a laryngeal source.

(3) Describe when to refer patients with chronic cough to The Voice Center, and discuss possible interventions that may be recommended (eg, cough therapy, neuromodulatory medications, physical therapy, and superior laryngeal nerve blocks).

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Bridget Hopewell, MD has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies who primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNERS: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies who primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For assistance please contact Jamie Davidson at Jamie.Davidson@BSWHealth.org