 In this study, researchers found that adults with chronic cough had a higher rate of depressive symptoms than those without chronic cough. Additionally, they discovered that people with chronic cough also had an increased risk of developing depression over time. These findings suggest that chronic cough may be linked to an increased risk of depression, which emphasizes the importance of screening for depression in patients with chronic cough. This article was authored by John Mary T. Irins, Amy Hoffman, Emily W. DeRuse, and others.