Center for Cough

Dr. Mandel Sher’s Cough Treatment Center

Do you have a cough that won’t go away? Could it be chronic bronchitis? Or asthma? Or from an ace inhibitor medication? Or are you hard-wired to cough? You’ve tried different cough treatments. You’ve been coughing for months or years. You’ve seen other doctors. Unexplained chronic cough can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Dr. Mandel Sher is a leading cough expert in the United States who offers comprehensive cough solutions that often begin with quieting the tickle in the back of your throat that produces urge to cough and coughing episodes.

DO NOT GIVE UP! You should not learn to live with your cough – Dr. Mandel Sher will solve your cough. See why thousands of patients credit Dr. Sher for relieving them from this debilitating condition and changing their life.

Schedule Appointment: In-Person or Telehealth Virtual Visit. 727-393-8067

727-393-8067 or
1-888-MDCOUGH(632-6844)

The Center for Cough Difference: Conquer Your Cough

Cough does not have to be so complicated. Dr. Mandel Sher understands cough and knows how debilitating a cough can be – especially Chronic Cough. Center for Cough’s results are remarkable. Over 85% of our patients demonstrate a measurable improvement in their cough, throat clearing, hoarseness – and their lives.

The Center for Cough Difference is the approach used by Dr. Mandel Sher and the Center for Cough team. They take an evidence-based and comprehensive, rather than piecemeal approach, to diagnosing and treating the underlying cause of your cough and the irritants that trigger you to cough.

Dr. Sher and the Center for Cough team are medical detectives who listen to patients’ concerns and stories and use advanced diagnostic tools right there in the office to connect the dots and determine the right diagnosis and cough treatment for your unique cough.

Dr. Sher is a renowned cough doctor and the only doctor in the Southeast Region of the United States specializing in cough. Many doctors take care of patients with cough but only a few are focused on cough. As the founder of Center for Cough in the Tampa Bay Area, Dr. Sher and Center for Cough’s clinical and research team offers patients the most effective and innovative care in the field.

Center for Cough services are approved by Medicare and commercial insurance and are conveniently performed during a live video telemedicine visit or an in-person outpatient office visit under one roof in our office location.

That is the Center for Cough difference.

Relief in 3 Steps

STEP 1: ID YOUR COUGH

Your cough is unique. Your personal cough story and profile is developed during the initial office visit. At the end of this visit, Dr. Sher will diagnose the cause and triggers of your cough and recommend your treatment plan.

Common Symptoms & Triggers

STEP 2: YOUR TREATMENT PLAN

Each patient leaves the initial outpatient visit with an easy to implement treatment plan that can include prescription and over-the-counter medications, voice exercises, and diet modifications.

Learn About Diagnosis & Treatment

STEP 3: GET RELIEF

Center for Cough has over 80% success rate. Most patients demonstrate a measurable improvement or cough resolution and report that that they are once again enjoying activities they had avoided due to their cough.

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Center for Cough Blog

Stay updated on cough in the news, cough treatment, and more.

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The Experience of Living with Chronic Cough

August 13, 2020

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July 8, 2020

COVID-Cough and Chronic Cough

July 6, 2020

Happy Birthday Dr. Mandel Sher!

May 2, 2019

Cough: Scratches the Itch in the Back of the Throat

April 18, 2019

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January 31, 2019

Fact or Fiction: Chocolate Effective Cough Treatment

January 17, 2019

Dr. Mandel Sher

Dr. Mandel Sher is passionate about helping patients get the most out of their lives. That is why he is leading a national conversation on chronic cough – an unmet medical need that affects more than 1 out of 10 adults, but is little understood, inaccurately diagnosed, and under-treated.

Dr. Sher founded Center for Cough in 2009 after 25 years of diagnosing and effectively treating patients who coughed repeatedly and who had been referred to him by their doctor. His national and international peers recognize Dr. Sher as a cough expert. He is a frequent lecturer and contributor to clinical and scientific forums on the subject. As part of his commitment to advance the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough, Center for Cough participates in clinical research trials of investigational cough medications seeking FDA approval.

Dr. Mandel Sher and Center for Cough Will Help You

Have you been coughing for longer than 8 weeks? Months? Years? Decades?
Are you a non-smoker who has been seen by a physician and have a normal chest x-ray?
Are you anxious about going to a movie, church or other public setting for fear of coughing?
Are you a woman 45+ years of age? (P.S. Men cough too!)
Do you feel like you have a tickle, a piece of string, or cotton in the back of your throat?
Do you cough while you talk? Exercise? Lay down? Eat or drink alcohol?
Do your co-workers avoid you because your cough is annoying them or they think you’re sick?
Are your loved ones worried about you?
Are you often feeling tired and frustrated from coughing so much for so long?

Testimonials

“This Center for Cough is where I am going for my chronic cough I have had for Years! I had been sleeping in a recliner for years and now I have been able to finally sleep in the bed without feeling like I was choking to death and coughing! Dr. SHER is awesome and he has a great staff of wonderful, friendly, Very Efficient people! I highly recommend him and his cough center! 10 star rating!”

Trina

“I no longer have the constant coughing or the constant clearing of the throat. Not coughing all the time is a big deal. Dr. Sher has made a big difference in my quality of life.”

Rebecca S.

“I’ve been fortunate not to have a chronic cough but twice suffered acute coughs that would not go away with various treatments from other physicians. Dr. Sher took care of those coughs both times, quickly and successfully. He is a kind and caring physician with a great mind. I hope he doesn’t retire until I’m no longer on this earth!”

Vivian

“I’d been to a number of physicians who had not been able to help me in any way. Within one week, I saw a vast difference. If you just do what your doctor tells you to do, you’ll be fine with Dr. Sher.”

Richard D.

“Dr. Sher has helped us more than once with very thorough explanations and good remedies. We follow his advice and always benefit from his suggestions. He has his patient’s good health at the heart of his practice.”

Marilyn

“Dr. Sher took the time to make sure that the treatment he was recommending would not only fix the problem but not cause anthing else. Dr. Sher is very intelligent and knowledgeable and it really comes across when he deals with a patient.”

Kristen

“The repetition was unnerving. He sounded unhealthy. I was worried for my husband, and it was aggravating for me. After one visit with Dr. Mandel Sher at Center for Cough, the change in Tom’s condition was immediate and so satisfying.”

Marilyn MHappier Wife of 2.5 year cougher

“I highly recommend that anyone who has had a chronic cough must visit Dr. Sher. I have had a cough for over 20 years. We are not sure how or why it all started. Dr. Sher was the first doctor that nailed it for me. I have been to allergists, ear nose and throat, general practitioners, had numerous pictures of my lungs showing no issues…” View On Ucomparehealthcare.com >

Anonymous

“After more than 10 years with a cough Dr. Sher helped me lose it. I had been to every kind of medical doctor and alternative therapy imaginable with no results. But now I’m cough free.”

Peggy S.

“I suffered for nearly a year with a chronic cough. Spent $$$ seeing numerous different specialist who has no answers for me but just kept prescribing different meds. One even suggested pretty drastic sinus surgery. Finally a pulmonologist I saw made an offhand reference to the Center for Cough. I looked it up and made an appointment to see Dr Sher even though he was six hours away from my home. After some tests and an initial consultation, he changed my inhaler medication and I was fully recovered in a week. That was three years ago. I have been cough and medication free since. For me, he was a God-send. I think his success stems from the fact that he is a practicing physician but retains the heart of a researcher who strives to understand the actual underlying nature of his patients’ illness and thereby treat them appropriately, unlike the cast majority of doctors today who simply follow the doctor playbook.”

Nancy

“Caring compassionate physician using his expertise every day. He gets rid of the cough! Thank you Dr Sher.”

Vivian

“I went to see Dr.Sher about 4 years ago with a chronic cough I got from radiation in 2001 my cough is awful and it is a very hard cough he has tried so many things and if it didn’t work he tell me don’t give up on me I still have other things I’m working will he did he is involved in a research program that they have a pill they are testing it is a very big success in Europe and I was the first patient to try it and it works when I was on the pill I did not cough I was so happy as he said from the start don’t give up on me and I didn’t is only the drug company could work faster I am not on the program now the next survey doesn’t start until January of 2017 every time I go and see him I ask him where is my pill I think he is the best I have been to so many doctors since 2001 and they all told me there is nothing they can do and I would have to live with the cough but Dr. Sher never gave up on me he keeps looking for something to help me .i think he is the greatest I even made him a t-shirt that says bow ties are cool it also has a bow tie I embroider it thanks Dr.Sher for everything you are doing for me.”

Mickey

“A fantastic doctor! I highly recommend Dr. Mandel Sher.”

Holly

“I’ve had a chronic cough for over 12 years and have finally found a doctor who has diagnosed it correctly and whose treatment protocol has reduced my coughing spells by at least 50% in just one month. I’ve been approved to participate in one of the cough studies that Dr. Sher is involved in and I’m so excited and hopeful that I’ll continue to do better and better. Thank you Dr. Sher and your wonderful compassionate staff!!!”

Welch

“Just finished a trial for a new cough medicine – Great experience and the medicine really helped.”

Trudy

“Doc, You are the best!”

Tony

“Having moved from NY to Florida was a huge transition. I have allergies , asthma and chronic lung issues. It was not until I saw Dr. Sher that I had a definitive diagnosis .Dr. Sher is steeped in research , academia and is so current. I have been trying to get a diagnosis since 2009. Office staff kind, efficient and responsive . I feel safe in their care. 10 stars!!!”

Judith

“I had coughed for 9 months straight – coughing to the point of throwing up 8-10 times per day. After 2 general Dr, and an ENT, I went to the Center for Cough and was diagnosed as above (nothing in tests showed up anything). After a dose of steroids, the chlorpheniramine is all I take and I have been cough free since 2 days after my appointment. I am living proof that this works!”

Alta

“Dr Sher has been my doctor for years…… He has helped me immensely thru the years. He is thoughtful, intelligent and truly dedicated to his practice and to the desire to get you well and living the best healthy quality that works for you. His office staff is just as dedicated and thoughtful as Dr. Sher. If I could have only one Dr treat me for all my medical conditions it would be Dr. Sher . He has a great team/staff glad I found them!”

Carolyn

“Dr. Mandel and his staff are wonderful. If you have a chronic cough, this is the place.”

Cheryl

“I am not surprised !(that Dr. Sher is the ONLY Allergy, Asthma, and Cough Physician Specialist in Pinellas County selected by his physician peers as 2016 Best Doctor)

Dr. Sher was the ONLY doctor I’ve seen to figure out the cause of and what to do about my constant problem with stuffiness and constant coughing. I believe in him 100%!

Linda

I went to every specialist I thought might help me to no avail. Then I met Dr. Sher. Oh my goodness! After 4 years of coughing, I had a visit with Dr. Sher and almost immediately my cough was gone. I sure do wish it hadn’t taken me so long to find him. Thanks Dr. Sher

Connie

Great Place. No kidding Dr. Sher and his staff saved my life. I had a cough for well over 10 years. I came to see him and in 1 visit he had it nailed. I’m so lucky to have met Dr. Sher And his staff

Trish

“Doctor Sher cured me. I had a cough for more than a year!”

Sharon G.

Great Man, really helped me when no one else could. Thanks Dr.

Trish

Dr. Mandel Sher thank you for continuing in your fathers footsteps…You are passionate and caring and of course the best! Thank you for helping our family through the years.

Linda

Awesome! Dr Sher gave me my life back…forever grateful.

Sue

We love you Dr. Sher!!

Diana

Most incredible Dr.! Always goes the extra mile for his patients and friends. There are few Drs. More dedicated than Dr. Sher!

Emily

“Dr. Sher helped a friend of mine when numerous other physicians could not. We traveled across the state to see him. It was worth every trip. He literally changed my friends quality of life and saved his career .”

Susan

“Dr. Sher and his team are phenomenal!! Thank you so much!!”

Susan

“I was they today for consult And testing. I was impressed with the doctor And staff.”

Annette

“After suffering for months with cough seizures a friend suggested Dr. Sher at The Center for Cough. The appointment easy to schedule, the staff very friendly and attentive. Dr. Sher himself is thorough and conscientious and extremely professional. After following his therapy suggestions I am happy to report my cough is now under control and I am able to return to work. Kudos to Dr. Sher and his staff. BTW, his office staff is very friendly and helpful, especially his wonderful wife.”

Earl

“I was hesitant to drive from West Palm Beach but I was recommended to Dr. Sher. Upon getting to the office I was impressed with the friendliness of the office staff. They were very professional and treated us as if we were their only patient. The staff restored my belief in great customer service. Dr. Sher did not rush my time with him and he explained everything to me. I can say after 20 years trying to figure out my issue, Dr. Sher was able to. I would recommend Dr. Sher and his staff.”

Byron

“Dr. Sher and staff really care about their patients. They saw us promptly about an urgent matter and set us in the right direction. Thank you so much. They are worth the drive.”

Beth

“Dr. Sher was a tremendous help getting rid of my annoying cough. He was the first doctor to help clear my problem. He is kind, caring, funny and a great doctor.”

Caren

“I had a persistent cough that would not go away. After seeing Dr. Sher, he correctly diagnosed the problem and with his guidance on diet, exercise therapy and medicine the cough is gone. I had a cough lingering for almost 7 months and Dr. Sher, quickly got the problem solved. I would call him the “Cough Whisperer” His staff was friendly and effective and thorough. I would highly recommend Dr. Sher.”

Marci

“After about 10 years of coughing, this amazing doctor stopped my coughing within 24 hours of my first visit. Thoroughly impressed with the ability since I had seen so many specialists around the country before finding Dr. Sher.”

Linda

“Having procrastinated long enough, it was time to finally see a physician about my breathing issues. I was sure it was asthma, but feared it could be something worse. I can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience at Dr. Sher’s office. Over the phone, I never felt rushed as I chatted about my symptoms. At check in I was met with smiling greeters who didn’t make me feel like an interruption to their very busy day. Dr. Sher was ever so patient and thorough with me. The nursing staff, extremely compassionate. Turns out it was nothing to worry about. For thorough, compassionate care, this is the place.”

Nadine

“Went to see Dr. Sher yesterday for my cough and was totally amazed at his knowledge and how he plans to help me. I would highly recommend Dr. Sher to anyone who has a long lasting cough….Love this doctor.”

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“I have never been so impressed with a doctor as I was with Dr. Sher at the Center for Cough. The time he spent and the information he shared and also explaining everything was incredible. I highly recommend Dr. Sher and the Center for Cough.”

Dayna

“I am an RN of 25 years and have had a cough for my entire life. For 3 years it was severe. I went to countless specialists & had every test available, all offering ZERO answers. I was on 12 prescription meds with ZERO improvement. Dr. Sher has saved my life! I no longer need a laundry list of meds or to spend every day off in a doctor’s office. I finally have a normal life without a hacking cough, exhaustion, embarrassment & constant disruption to everyone around me. Everyone there is great!”

Denise S.Dr. Sher Saved My Life!

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Center for Cough

Dr. Mandel Sher’s Cough Treatment Center

Schedule Appointment: In-Person or Telehealth Virtual Visit. 727-393-8067

The Center for Cough Difference: Conquer Your Cough

Relief in 3 Steps

STEP 1: ID YOUR COUGH

STEP 2: YOUR TREATMENT PLAN

STEP 3: GET RELIEF

Center for Cough Blog

Landmark Achievements: Lifetime Achievement Award

The Experience of Living with Chronic Cough

Recently Recognized Neurogenic Cough

Cough, Scratchy Throat, Headache

COVID-Cough and Chronic Cough

Happy Birthday Dr. Mandel Sher!

Cough: Scratches the Itch in the Back of the Throat

Disinfectants & Sick-Shaming: But Chronic Cough is NOT Contagious

Fact or Fiction: Chocolate Effective Cough Treatment

Dr. Mandel Sher

Dr. Mandel Sher and Center for Cough Will Help You

Testimonials

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1-888-MDCOUGH (632-6844)

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