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Chronic cough is a common concern in primary care, with an estimated prevalence of 16% in Canada.1 Guidelines recommend deprescribing medications such as sitagliptin and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in patients with chronic cough, as it may be a side effect of these medications.2 Nearly 50% of Canadians 40 years or older have a diagnosis of dyslipidemia or are being treated with a lipid-lowering agent.3 However, family physicians may be unaware that statins can cause chronic cough...