How Can a Speech Language Pathologist Help with Chronic Cough?

Kim Smith, BMus, MMus, MHSc, SLP (C), Reg. CASLPO
McMaster Children’s Hospital; Hamilton, ON

Session Description

Overview of why/how SLPs do this work. Review of the literature/evidence. Explanation of some of the strategies and techniques used in SLP treatment.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

• Summarize the role of SLP in chronic cough management
• Recognize when a referral to SLP is appropriate
• Describe at least one strategy or technique used to control or suppress a cough

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