Message from Dr. Jamie Koufman (Director, Voice Institute of New York)

"I started out as an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon, but since 1981 I have exclusively specialized in laryngology, which deals with voice, swallowing and throat diseases. Many people with chronic cough, however, fall through the cracks between the medical specialties, and often such patients come to see me, because I am an expert in silent (“atypical”) reflux, one of the most common causes of chronic cough. Chronic cough is often disabling and life-disrupting. This interactive blog has an overview article and illustrative cases. Please feel free to contact me."