Purpose of This Resource
This educational handout is designed for speech-language pathologists working with clients who are experiencing chronic cough. It provides a client-friendly explanation of chronic cough and evidence-based cough suppression strategies that support vocal health and symptom management.
This resource offers clients and clinicians a clear, accessible way to understand the vicious cycle of coughing, the impact it has on the vocal folds, and how to break that cycle through simple, effective techniques.
What’s Included
This 15-page digital download comes with multiple tools that you can utilize in your day-to-day practice.
A patient-facing explanation of with clear, simplified descriptions of chronic cough, common causes, why it becomes a habit, and what to expect during therapy
Quick tips to manage or reduce chronic cough
A patient-facing handout for understanding common cough triggers
Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs)
A practical list of cough suppression techniques with easy-to-follow instructions
Easy to use Coughing or Throat Clearing Log
Easy to use Trigger Tracker
Easy to use Cough Suppression Strategy Practice Tracker to reinforce consistent practice
How to Use It in Therapy
Introduce this handout in early sessions to educate clients on the mechanism of chronic cough
Use it to help clients understand why coughing becomes habitual
Practice suppression strategies together and assign as part of a home exercise program
Reinforce techniques throughout therapy to support behavior change and voice preservation
Important Note
This resource is a clinical support tool, not a diagnostic or stand-alone treatment. It is meant to enhance client understanding, provide practical strategies, and support behavior change. Cough suppression techniques should be introduced and adapted by a certified speech-language pathologist based on each client's unique diagnosis, medical history, and lifestyle. Always apply clinical judgment and current evidence-based practices when incorporating these techniques.
This is a digital download, so you get a download link emailed to your inbox instantly. You can use it right away electronically and you can print off and laminate for use with your patients.
Purpose of This Resource
This educational handout is designed for speech-language pathologists working with clients who are experiencing chronic cough. It provides a client-friendly explanation of chronic cough and evidence-based cough suppression strategies that support vocal health and symptom management.
This resource offers clients and clinicians a clear, accessible way to understand the vicious cycle of coughing, the impact it has on the vocal folds, and how to break that cycle through simple, effective techniques.
What’s Included
This 15-page digital download comes with multiple tools that you can utilize in your day-to-day practice.
A patient-facing explanation of with clear, simplified descriptions of chronic cough, common causes, why it becomes a habit, and what to expect during therapy
Quick tips to manage or reduce chronic cough
A patient-facing handout for understanding common cough triggers
Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs)
A practical list of cough suppression techniques with easy-to-follow instructions
Easy to use Coughing or Throat Clearing Log
Easy to use Trigger Tracker
Easy to use Cough Suppression Strategy Practice Tracker to reinforce consistent practice
How to Use It in Therapy
Introduce this handout in early sessions to educate clients on the mechanism of chronic cough
Use it to help clients understand why coughing becomes habitual
Practice suppression strategies together and assign as part of a home exercise program
Reinforce techniques throughout therapy to support behavior change and voice preservation
Important Note
This resource is a clinical support tool, not a diagnostic or stand-alone treatment. It is meant to enhance client understanding, provide practical strategies, and support behavior change. Cough suppression techniques should be introduced and adapted by a certified speech-language pathologist based on each client's unique diagnosis, medical history, and lifestyle. Always apply clinical judgment and current evidence-based practices when incorporating these techniques.
This is a digital download, so you get a download link emailed to your inbox instantly. You can use it right away electronically and you can print off and laminate for use with your patients.
