Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Chronic Cough
Author Information
Author(s): Groneberg-Kloft Beatrix, Feleszko Wojciech, Dinh Quoc Thai, van Mark Anke, Brinkmann Elke, Pleimes Dirk, Fischer Axel
Primary Institution: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Hypothesis
Does exposure to environmental tobacco smoke contribute to chronic cough in children and adults?
Conclusion
The study indicates that environmental tobacco smoke exposure is linked to the development of chronic cough.
Supporting Evidence
- Environmental tobacco smoke exposure is linked to increased respiratory symptoms.
- Children exposed to ETS are at higher risk for chronic cough.
- Research shows a significant odds ratio for chronic cough in children with smoking parents.
Takeaway
Breathing in smoke from cigarettes, even if you don't smoke yourself, can make you cough a lot.
Methodology
The study involved database searches on the relationship between cough and tobacco smoke exposure.
Potential Biases
Potential confounding factors related to both exposure and outcome may affect the results.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on existing literature and may not cover all aspects of the relationship between ETS and cough.
Participant Demographics
The study included both children and adults, with specific data on male and female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.005
Confidence Interval
1.67 (1.48 to 1.89)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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