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Cough (Acute)

Assessment and management of new onset cough.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
RespiratoryGeneral Practice

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Cough
National
NICE guideline [NG120]
National
NICE guideline [NG120]: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
NICE guideline [NG120]: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing (PDF)
National
NICE guideline [NG120]: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
Local
NICE guideline [NG120]: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing (PDF)
Local

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