Examples of strategies in the treatment programme
| Component | Example |
|---|---|
| Education | No physiological benefit from cough; capacity for voluntary cough control |
| Strategies to reduce cough | Identify warning signs for cough and replace with modified swallow technique, pursed lip breathing exercise, or relaxed throat breath |
| Reduce laryngeal irritation | Increase hydration, decrease exposure to irritating stimuli |
| Psycho-educational counselling | Internalising locus of control; acceptance that treatment is hard work; setting realistic goals |