Cough in occupational lung disease: C.O.L.D. study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Cough in occupational lung disease
IRAS ID
258563
Contact name
Huda Badri
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Manchester University NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
This is a questionnaire study aimed at identifying the presence and severity of cough in patients attending occupational lung clinics. Persistent coughing has been associated by many occupational and environmental substances (e.g. flour, dust), however the prevalence and severity of cough in this population is unknown. In order to understand the reasons for cough in these patients and develop effective therapies, it is important to first understand the scale of the problem.
Patients attending the occupational clinic as part of their routine care will be asked if they are interested in taking part in a questionnaire study, they will be given the patient information sheet and allowed time to read and ask questions. Their written consent will be obtained prior to administration of the questionnaires. Following the collection of their demographics and questionnaire completion, the participant will have completed the study. Their note will be checked at a later date to obtain their final respiratory diagnosis.REC name
East of England - Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/EE/0088
Date of REC Opinion
10 May 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion