Chronic Cough

A cough that lasts eight weeks or more is called a chronic cough.

Causes of chronic cough

The most common causes of a chronic cough are:

• postnasal drip
• asthma, especially cough-variant asthma, which causes a cough as the main symptom
• acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• chronic bronchitis or other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• infections, such as pneumonia or acute bronchitis
• ACE inhibitors, which are medications used to treat high blood pressure
• smoking

 

Symptom

Chronic cough can occur with other signs and symptoms, which may include:

• A runny or stuffy nose
• A feeling of liquid running down the back of your throat (postnasal drip)
• Frequent throat clearing and sore throat
• Hoarseness
• Wheezing and shortness of breath
• Heartburn or a sour taste in your mouth
• In rare cases, coughing up blood

 

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