Research indicates chronic cough is potentially inherited, with parents' cough types influencing their children's respiratory health and conditions.
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMAug 26 2024 In a recent study published in ERJ Open Research, researchers investigated the heritability of chronic cough , considering different types of cough .
It is thought to result when the reflex related to coughing becomes sensitized, known as cough hypersensitivity syndrome. However, the exact causes of this phenomenon remain unclear. They hypothesized that chronic cough may be a heritable condition and that the type of cough may also be passed from one generation to the next.
The analysis explored the relationship between chronic cough in parents and their offspring, using statistical models that accounted for factors such as age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, asthma, and other health conditions. Specifically, 29% of offspring reported chronic cough if their parents had it twice, compared to 18% if the parents never had a chronic cough.
Overall, the study suggests that chronic cough, especially its type, is heritable across generations.
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