Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
high
Chronic cough is associated with urinary incontinence, and studies indicate that up to one third of females with chronic cough may report troublesome urinary frequency.[39]
variable
low
Chronic coughing is associated with headache and this can significantly impact on quality of life.
variable
low
Chronic cough can be associated with syncopal episodes in susceptible individuals. Although this may be encountered in patients with upper airway cough syndrome, any episode of cough syncope should warrant further neurological assessment and investigation.
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