Chronic Cough

What causes a chronic cough?

The most common causes of chronic cough are postnasal drip, asthma, and acid reflux from the stomach. These three causes are responsible for up to 90 percent of all cases of chronic cough. Less common causes include infections, medications, and lung diseases.

What are the symptoms of a chronic cough?

Symptoms

• 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.

A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children.

A chronic cough is more than just an annoyance. A chronic cough can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures.

Category : Chronic Cough