Course Information
Course Details
This two-hour webinar will cover the most common causes of chronic cough and the often complex evaluation of this troubling disorder. Standard and newer treatment paradigms will be discussed. A variety of behavioral, medical and surgical treatments will be explained.
Learning Objectives
- Name tree common causes of chronic cough
- Recall two treatment options for neurogenic cough
- Recognize at least two"danger"symptoms that warrant prompt medical evaluation
Agenda
- 0:00-0:15 Background and Cause of Chronic Cough
- 0:15-0:45 Evaluation Strategies in Chronic Cough
- 0:45-1:30 Treatment of Common Causes of Cough
- 1:30-1:45 When All Else Fails and Danger Signs
- 1:45-2:00 Summary and Questions
Webinar Notice
Successful participation in this course includes completion of the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, then participants will automatically receive a course completion certificate. You will have access to the course for 365 days after registration.
This course is offered for 2.0 Professional Development Hour(s). We can report your participation to ASHA if you choose for 0.2 ASHA CEUs, just be sure to include your ASHA number when you register. If you do not want your participation reported to ASHA, you have the option to decline on the course registration page.
Refund Policy
No refunds for self-study courses.
If you have any questions, please email education@patheoushealth.com or call 877-390-1887.
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Instructor
Ashli O’Rourke, M.D., MS Ashli O’Rourke
Dr. Ashli O’Rourke, MD is a Laryngologist and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where she serves as Director of Laryngology and holds the Mark and Evelyn Trammell Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. A leader in the field of swallowing, airway and voice disorders, she specializes in high-resolution pharyngeal manometry and innovative treatments for dysphagia.
Dr. O’Rourke’s unique career path includes prior experience as a clinical speech-language pathologist, which informs her patient-centered and interdisciplinary approach to care. She holds prominent leadership positions, including Treasurer and Executive Council Member of the Dysphagia Research Society, Senior Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and Board Member of the Alliance for Airway, Voice, and Swallowing Education, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Fall Voice Conference.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. O’Rourke has authored numerous publications and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. She is dedicated to advancing the field through innovations in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions for upper aerodigestive tract disorders. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to improving patient outcomes and mentoring the next generation of otolaryngologists, speech pathologists and interdisciplinary clinicians.
Disclosure: Dr. O'Rourke will receive financial support from Patheous for presenting this content.