At Dr. Tahir’s Manhattan office, we specialize in evaluating and treating patients experiencing chronic cough. Our goal is to identify the underlying cause and provide effective treatment so you can breathe comfortably and regain your quality of life.
A chronic cough is one that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults — persistent, disruptive, and sometimes a sign of an underlying health condition. While occasional coughing is normal, a long-lasting cough may indicate chronic respiratory disease, heart conditions, or other pulmonary issues.
Chronic cough can result from a variety of conditions, especially in older adults or Medicare beneficiaries:
Identifying the underlying driver is the most important step — symptomatic cough suppression alone rarely resolves the issue.
Dr. Tahir is a quadruple board certified physician who specializes in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She practices with integrity and puts patient communication at the forefront, building tailored assessments and treatment plans that involve a comprehensive physical, social and psychological evaluation.
For Dr. Tahir, best care involves trust on top of a true holistic approach. She is currently accepting new patients and can often accelerate treatment so you don’t have to wait weeks or months to get the help you need.
Diagnostic evaluation. Pinning down the cause is the first step. Our Manhattan pulmonary specialists use advanced diagnostic tests, most of which are covered for Medicare patients:
Accurate diagnosis is critical for developing an effective, Medicare-covered treatment plan.
Treatment options. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include:
Dr. Tahir’s approach is to work through the differential diagnosis methodically — using pulmonary function testing, imaging, and targeted therapeutic trials to confirm the cause and design a treatment plan that resolves the cough rather than masking it.
