Cough is a vital protective mechanism and clinical indicator across numerous medically complex conditions ... show more

SLP Research Roundtable: Management of Cough Disorders Description Cough is a vital protective mechanism and clinical indicator across numerous medically complex conditions. This session will provide a structured review and discussion of the article "Cough: An Introductory Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists" by Novaleski et al. (2023), which highlights the growing role of SLPs in the nonpharmacological management of cough disorders. We will review the basics of the coughing mechanism and examine how SLPs can assess and treat reduced or heightened cough reflexes, with implications across diverse clinical populations. Practical applications for outpatient and medically complex patients will be emphasized. Suggested Audience: SLP Speaker Anna Dickstein, MS CCC-SLP Anna holds a master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from MGH Institute of Health Professions and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). She serves as Program Specialist in Outpatient Education at MedStar Health Physical Therapy in Washington, DC, where she provides clinical care and develops programming for professional education and student training. Handouts Handouts can be found on Starport on 2/5/2026 event date. Please print/download for access for a successful event experience. Questions Anna Dickstein, MS, CCC-SLP 202-877-1270 anna.i.dickstein@medstar.net show less