# From Psychogenic Cough to Somatic Cough Syndrome

## TL;DR

The paper reviews the shift from 'psychogenic cough' to 'somatic cough syndrome' in patients with chronic cough and psychological issues.

## Contribution

The paper introduces updated terminology and multidisciplinary approaches for managing chronic cough with psychological comorbidities.

## Key findings

- The terms 'psychogenic cough' and 'somatic cough syndrome' lack clear definitions and diagnostic criteria.
- A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to address the bidirectional relationship between chronic cough and psychological disorders.

## Abstract

Patients with various etiologies of chronic cough may have psychological disorders, and those with psychological disorders may also exhibit physical symptoms such as coughing. The terminology “psychogenic cough” and “somatic cough syndrome” have been used to describe chronic cough patients with underlying psychological issues, but both terms lack clear definitions and diagnostic criteria. This article provides a review of the definition changes, pathogenesis, and diagnostic and therapeutic points related to chronic cough with comorbid psychological disorders based on relevant studies of psychogenic cough and somatic cough syndrome.

This review explores the evolution from “Psychogenic cough” to “Somatic cough syndrome” in chronic cough patients with underlying psychological issues. It highlights the complex, bidirectional relationship between chronic cough and psychological disorders, and discusses updated diagnostic criteria and management strategies, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach to improve patient care.