Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Chronic Cough     Chronic Cough Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) Consider asthma 2) Consider GERD 3) Consider chronic rhinitis (Post-nasal drip) 4) Evaluate for allergies 5) Evaluate current medications (e.g ACE inhibitors) 6) Evaluation of underlying primary lung process Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit 1) Spirometry 2) Chest x-ray Patient Education/Information (includes preps) Chronic Cough Appointment Timeframe < 1 month How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records, pulmonary function tests and chest x-rays to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 888-284-5864 Patients: 734-763-7668 Or 888-284-LUNG (5864) Clinic Location Sites Cough Clinic Location UM Consulting Physician Dyspnea Clinic Faculty Revised on: 07/25/2011