Risk of pneumonia in adults with chronic cough: a nationwide cohort study.

A nationwide cohort study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research found that adults with chronic cough face an elevated risk of developing pneumonia compared to those without the condition. The findings highlight chronic cough as a potentially significant risk marker for respiratory complications, which may have implications for how PT professionals approach pulmonary rehabilitation and airway clearance interventions in this population.

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