This panel will provide an update on the latest advances in treating chronic cough from the laryngology delegation of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.  

Our first set of objectives with focus on discussing interdisciplinary approaches, medical/pharmacologic management, and the behavioral therapy for treating chronic cough. We will discuss how to best implement these treatment strategies and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Our second set of objectives will deal with discussing current interventions we utilize to treat chronic cough. These will include vocal fold medialization and the superior laryngeal nerve block. We will discuss expanding indications, technical optimization, and expected outcomes of each treatment.

Our third and final set of objectives will focus on discussing novel innovations in treating chronic cough. We will discuss cough desensitization therapy, vibrotactile stimulation, and selective laryngeal cryotherapy of the supraglottis.