Chronický kašel – Kopřiva František (2020)

Coughing is the most common nonspecific symptom of respiratory diseases. Few doctors today underestimate the diagnostic significance of a cough, but unfortunately, a completely blanket approach prevails in its pharmacotherapy. This becomes even more significant in the case of chronic cough, which usually does not have a trivial cause and is itself a reason for careful examination in a pulmonologist's office or in a pulmonology ward. However, chronic cough often becomes a significant burden for the patient, draining their strength and joy from life. Besides the unpleasant sensations, the patient is often troubled by the fact that uncontrollable coughing draws unwanted attention, and a more severe cough can lead to pronounced social ostracism. The book by Prof. MUDr. František Kopřiva, Ph.D., is an excellent practical guide that—without underestimating the importance of causal therapy for the cause of the cough—can serve as a guide for every treating physician in the rational pharmacotherapy of this symptom. The publication is released in the well-known series Pharmacotherapy for Practice.