Cough Therapy

What is a chronic cough?

Coughing is your body’s way of protecting your throat and lungs and keeping your airway clear. But when a cough stays for a long time, it can make your throat and vocal cords sore and irritated, leading to more coughing. Many long-term coughs happen because the airway becomes extra sensitive, and it overreacts to normal sensations.

The good news is that persistent coughs often improve with therapy. We help you understand your cough, learn techniques to reduce it and support the health of your throat and upper airway.

Understanding Chronic Cough

If you’ve been coughing for several weeks, months or even years, it’s worth exploring a therapy approach – especially if your doctor has said there is little else that can be done. At The Voice Therapy Clinic, we support adults with persistent cough, helping you regain control and improve your quality of life.

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How We Can Help

At The Voice Therapy Clinic, our approach is evidence-informed, practical and highly effective — even for coughs that have persisted for years.

Therapy focuses on:

  • Understanding what triggers your cough and why it happens

  • Techniques to manage and reduce the urge to cough

  • Exercises to improve breathing and vocal health

  • Guidance for maintaining a healthy, soothed upper airway

  • Support for the emotional and social impact of chronic cough

Your Assessment

We start with a thorough assessment to understand your cough in the context of your life. We look at:

  • Triggers, including environmental, physical or lifestyle factors

  • How the cough affects your daily life, social interactions and emotional wellbeing

  • Breathing and voice patterns that may contribute

This ensures therapy is tailored to you as a person, not just your cough.

What to Expect

Most patients complete cough therapy in around  4 sessions, though this can vary depending on individual needs. Our goal is to help you regain comfort and confidence in your upper airway health, improve daily life and reduce the physical and emotional burden of a chronic cough.