Table 2.

History and experiences of seeking HCPs for CC in South Korea and Taiwan

		South Korea (N = 101)	Taiwan (N = 259)
		%	%
History and experiences of seeking HCPs for CC
Ever spoken with a physician for cough	No	29.7	42.1
	Yes	70.3	57.9
HCP first seen for CC	None	18.8	18.1
	Primary care physician (Family physician; Internist)	20.8	11.2
	Pulmonologist	11.9	9.3
	Allergist	2.0	4.6
	Otolaryngologist	33.7	45.9
	Head and neck surgeon	0.0	0.0%
	Gastroenterologist	11.9	1.5
	Urologist	0.0	0.0
	Traditional oriental Physician	1.0	7.3
	Other	0.0	1.9
How knowledgeable is your physician in how to evaluate and treat CC (N = 71/150)	Not at all knowledgeable	0.0	4.7
	A little knowledgeable	16.9	32.0
	Somewhat knowledgeable	54.9	52.0
	Extremely knowledgeable	28.2	11.3
Physicians have a good understanding of how CC impacts your life (N = 71/150)	No	23.9	28.7
	Yes	76.1	71.3
Feel that your doctor(s) (N = 71/150)	Ordered too many tests (such as x-rays, CT scans, breathing tests)	7.0	4.7
	Did not order enough tests (such as x-rays, CT scans, breathing tests)	16.9	26.0
	Ordered the appropriate tests	59.2	52.0
	None of the above	16.9	17.3
Feel that your doctor(s) (N = 71/150)	Sent you to too many additional doctors, like specialists	1.4	3.3
	Did not send you to enough or the right doctors/specialists	15.5	38.7
	Sent you to the right doctors/specialists	49.3	28.7
	None of the above	33.8	29.3
Diagnostics tests conducted to evaluate CC
Chest imaging (X-ray or CT scan)		40.6	40.2
Spirometry		35.6	22.4
Allergy test		19.8	14.7
Sinus imaging (X-ray or CT scan)		9.9	5.8
GI testing (Endoscopy/Barium swallow, esophageal pH testing)		8.9	12.4
Bronchoscopy		14.9	8.1
I do not know		6.9	12.7
None		25.7	34.7

CC chronic cough; CT computed tomography; HCP healthcare provider