Upper airway cough syndrome

Patients are advised to avoid triggers that increase mucus secretion or cause coughing (e.g., spicy foods, fumes, chemicals, perfumes, pollutants, irritants, cigarette smoke). Prevention strategies against colds or influenza (e.g., influenza vaccination, washing hands with soap or an alcohol-based hand rub) are recommended. ECDC: protect yourself against flu: learn more about preventive​ measures Opens in new window