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Chronic cough and QoL in allergic and
respiratory diseases measured by a new specific
validated tool-CCIQ |
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F. Braido1, I. Baiardini2, F.
Tarantini1, O. Fassio2, S. Balestracci1, M. Pasquali1,
F. Tarchino1, G. Walter Canonica1 |
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1 Allergy and Respiratory Diseases,
DIMI, Genoa University, Genoa, Italy
2 Department of Psychology, Turin University, Turin,
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J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol
2006; Vol. 16(2): 110-116 |
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Abstract |
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Summary. Even
though chronic cough
(CC) is a bothersome
symptom, only a
small number of
studies have
evaluated its
specific burden on
health-related
quality of life (HRQL).
The aim of the
present study was to
assess how the
presence of CC
interferes with HRQL.
A total of 95
outpatients were
enrolled during
medical consultation
at our “Chronic
Cough Center”. A
health status
measure (SF-36) and
a new HRQL
questionnaire
specific for CC (CCIQ)
were administered
before the initial
visit.
Compared to the
reference sample, CC
patients reported
significantly lower
scores in 5 of 8 SF-36
domains: Social
functioning
(t=10.292), Physical
role limitation
(t=9.667), Emotional
role limitation
(t=7.712), General
health (t=5.154) and
Vitality (t=4.426).
The analysis of CCIQ
scores showed a
disability due to
CC, independent of
its etiology. The
greatest
disabilities were
observed in the
Social relationship
(58.33) domain,
followed by
Sleep/Concentration
(54.26), Mood
(51.49) and Daily
activities (47.69).
Sleep, disturbing
the partner, and
irritability were
the three
outstanding aspects,
affecting 80% of
patients.
These results show
that CC has a high
negative impact on
HRQL, and they
further suggest that
the CCIQ is a useful
tool for obtaining a
global evaluation
including its impact
and therapeutic
options.
Keywords:
Chronic cough,
quality of life,
specific
questionnaire. |
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