Peter V. Dicpinigaitis

Peter V. Dicpinigaitis is a Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an attending physician in the Division of Critical Care Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. He is the founder and director of the Montefiore Cough Center, a global specialty center for chronic cough evaluation and treatment, and founder/chairman of the bi-annual American Cough Conference.

• Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Professor of Medicine
• Montefiore Cough Center - Founder/Director
• American Cough Conference - Founder/Chairman
• LUNG Journal - Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Dicpinigaitis has dedicated over 25 years to cough research, focusing on cough reflex sensitivity measurement using capsaicin—a methodology adopted in international guidelines. His work spans pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., smoking, viral infections) and novel antitussive drug evaluation. Key research themes include chronic cough pathophysiology, treatment optimization, and respiratory reflex modulation.

His 15 most recent publications (2009-2012) emphasize cough reflex sensitivity, antitussive drug trials, smoking/viral impacts, and international guideline development. Articles frequently address clinical testing methodologies, therapeutic challenges, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific distinctions include:

• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
• Editor-in-Chief of LUNG journal
• Leadership in American Cough Conference

Dr. Dicpinigaitis' clinical expertise in critical care and pulmonary disease complements his research. He has contributed to chronic cough management guidelines for the American College of Chest Physicians and European Respiratory Society.