The Indian Chest Society unveils booklet on cough management
IMT News Desk
The booklet is part of ICS’ medical initiative supported by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories as a scientific partnerThe Indian Chest Society (ICS) unveiled a booklet titled ‘Guidelines For Cough Management in India’, focusing on the comprehensive management of cough in India. The booklet is part of ICS’ medical initiative supported by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories as a scientific partner. Through this booklet, ICS aims to illuminate the prevalence of cough, explore its diverse causes, and provide insights into its diagnosis and management. With dedicated sections on both dry and wet cough management, considerations regarding red flags, appropriate times for specialist referral, the relevance of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs), and a critical examination of banned FDCs in India, the booklet offers evidence-based strategies for clinicians to tailor their treatment approaches accordingly. To enhance informed decision-making in clinical practice, the booklet also includes a section on fixed-dose combinations which are better alternatives to codeine-based combinations for managing dry cough, and sheds light on appropriate Beta-2 receptor agonists for wet cough management. The distinguished panel of eight pulmonologists, comprising Dr R Vijai Kumar, Vice President, ICS, Dr Deepak Talwar, Honorary Secretary of ICS, Dr Pradyut Waghray, Dr Maulik Sanghvi, Dr SZ Jafrey, Dr Mahavir Modi, Dr Meghana Subhash and Dr Visweswaran, has been instrumental in shaping the content of this booklet.Dr Vijai Kumar said, “We believe that this initiative will serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals across the country, contributing to enhanced patient care and improved outcomes in cough management. We would also like to thank Dr Reddy’s for providing scientific support.” The booklet will be available on ICS’ website soon.
