Predictors of cough resolution following endoscopic minimally invasive treatment in patients with GERD and chronic cough: a retrospective study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Predictors of cough resolution following endoscopic minimally invasive treatment in patients with GERD and chronic cough: a retrospective study

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  • Xinhui Fang

  • Lida Zhang

  • Songze Ding

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Factors Associated with Cough Improvement After Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Therapy in GERD Patients with Chronic Cough: A Retrospective Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with chronic cough
Key MechanismsEndoscopic minimally invasive therapy aimed at enhancing lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function
Target PopulationPatients with GERD and chronic cough undergoing endoscopic treatment
Care SettingHospital-based endoscopic treatment

Key Highlights

  • 200 patients analyzed, divided into cough non-relief (n=35) and cough-relief (n=165) groups
  • Significant risk factors for persistent cough include ineffective esophageal motility, cough duration, DeMeester score, pepsin, and FeNO
  • SIgA identified as a protective factor against persistent cough
  • Nomogram model developed shows good predictive efficacy with ROC-AUC of 0.967
  • Study emphasizes the importance of identifying high-risk patients for better treatment outcomes

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis of GERD based on Lyon Consensus 2.0 criteria

Management

  • Endoscopic minimally invasive therapy such as fundoplication or radiofrequency ablation

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Post-treatment evaluation of cough resolution using validated cough score reduction criteria

Risks

  • Higher age, smoking history, and ineffective esophageal motility are associated with persistent cough

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with GERD and chronic cough, aged over 18

Endoscopic therapy may vary based on disease severity and patient selection criteria

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize predictive models for preoperative patient screening
  • Monitor cough resolution post-treatment to assess efficacy
  • Consider individual risk factors when planning treatment

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