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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Cough that lasts may be sign of underlying problem Common causes of chronic cough include: 1  Postnasal drip — This is a sensation of mucus trickling from the back of your nose down into your throat. It may be due to hay fever, allergies or irritants. 2  Asthma — While unusual, asthma can present with only a cough. This is known as cough variant asthma.
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What are causes of chronic cough? Infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia can cause coughing. These infections can be caused by virus, bacteria or fungus. Viral infections do not respond to antibiotics. In patients with asthma, viral upper respiratory infections often result in a protracted cough even after the infection has cleared.
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- Most types of coughs are caused by post-nasal drip, triggered by allergies, fumes or an upper respiratory infection, says Margaret Lewin, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City and medical director of Cinergy Health in Miami, Fla.
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- Coughing to clear the throat is typically an infrequent action, although a number of conditions can cause more frequent bouts of coughing. In general, a cough that lasts for less than three weeks is an acute cough. A cough that lasts between 3 and 8 weeks, improving by the end of that period, is a subacute cough.
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Chronic cough Less commonly, chronic cough may be caused by: 1  Aspiration (food in adults; foreign bodies in children) 2  Bronchiectasis (damaged airways) 3  Bronchiolitis. Cystic fibrosis.  Laryngopharyngeal reflux (stomach acid flows up into the 1  throat) Lung cancer.  Nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis (airway inflammation not caused by asthma)
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Cough A cough can be the result of a respiratory tract infection such as the common cold, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pertussis, or tuberculosis. In the vast majority of cases, acute coughs, i.e. coughs shorter than 3 weeks, are due to the common cold.
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Cough (Chronic Cough) 1 Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. 2  Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. 3  Causes of chronic cough include: 4  smoking, 5  asthma, 6  hay fever (allergic rhinitis), 7  sinus problems, 8  GERD, 9  infections, and. 10  medications.
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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.Postnasal drip — Postnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip into the back of the throat. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, rhinitis, and sinusitis.he 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.
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Cough (Chronic Cough) Some common causes of chronic cough include asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems (for example sinus infection),esophageal reflux of stomach contents, medications such as ACE inhibitors, and whooping cough.
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The Most Common Causes of Cough A cough that has lasted for between three and eight weeks is termed a “sub-acute cough.” And coughing that has been going on for more than eight weeks is termed a “chronic cough”. While some people have been coughing for years, the cause of a cough can be determined in at least 90% of these cases. 1  Therapies for a cough have a success rate of at least 85%, and therefore, treatments should be aimed at the underlying cause, rather than just medications that cover up a cough temporarily.
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Coughs (Acute, Chronic) Symptoms, Causes, Home Treatments Causes of Coughs. Acute coughs can be divided into infectious (caused by an infection) and noninfectious causes. 1  Infectious causes of acute cough include viral upper respiratory infections (the common cold), sinus infections, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, and whooping cough. Within the lungs both common and uncommon conditions cause chronic cough. 2  Common causes include asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. 3  Less common causes of lung-induced chronic cough include cancer, sarcoidosis, diseases of the lung tissue, and congestive heart failure with chronic fluid build-up in the lungs.
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Possible Causes and Evaluation of a Persistent Cough Asthma - Though people with asthma often have other symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath, in some people with asthma a cough is the only symptom (cough-variant asthma). Acid reflux - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of a chronic cough that is often overlooked.
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- Having a cough is one of the most common reasons for seeing your doctor. Coughing is important to keep your throat and airways clear by getting rid of mucus or other irritating particles. However, a long-lasting (chronic) or severe cough may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder.
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8 Reasons Your Cough Is Not Improving Reason 1: Irritated Airways After a Cold or Flu The most common cause of chronic cough is predictable. It's the aftermath of a cold or other viral infection, says Norman H. Edelman, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association.
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8 Reasons Your Cough Is Not Improving Reason 1: Irritated Airways After a Cold or Flu. The most common cause of chronic cough is predictable. It's the aftermath of a cold or other viral infection, says Norman H. Edelman, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association. Most cold symptoms may go away after a few days. Your cough, though, can hang around for weeks because viruses can cause your airways to become swollen and oversensitive.
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8 Reasons Your Cough Is Not Improving Reason 1: Irritated Airways After a Cold or Flu. The most common cause of chronic cough is predictable. It's the aftermath of a cold or other viral infection, says Norman H. Edelman, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association. Most cold symptoms may go away after a few days.
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5 Common Causes Of A Chronic Cough Asthma is also a common cause of chronic coughing. Asthma is a lung disease that causes the airways to narrow and swell. Why some people develop the condition, is not clearly understood, but triggers that commonly cause asthma attacks include exercise, pet dander, stress, dust and pollen.
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Cough (Chronic Cough) 1 Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. 2  Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. 3  Causes of chronic cough include: 4  smoking, 5  asthma, 6  hay fever (allergic rhinitis),7  sinus problems, 8  GERD, Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. 2  Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. 3  Causes of chronic cough include: 4  smoking, 5  asthma, 6  hay fever (allergic rhinitis),
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Cannot Stop Coughing? 8 Causes of Chronic Cough 2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. One condition that can cause a nagging cough is COPD, a lung condition that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD occurs when the airways and air sacs in the lungs become inflamed or damaged, most often due to smoking, and is more common after age 45.
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- By Mayo Clinic Staff. While an occasional cough is normal, a cough that persists may be a sign of a medical problem. A cough is considered acute if it lasts less than three weeks. It is considered chronic if it lasts longer than eight weeks (four weeks in children). Some causes of coughs include: Common cold.
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- In the majority of cases, a cough is caused by an infection in the respiratory tract, but it can also be due to pollution, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), choking, chronic bronchitis, a tumor in the lung, heart failure, some drugs (e.g. ACE inhibitors), post-nasal drip, and smoking.
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Cannot Stop Coughing? 8 Causes of Chronic Cough Various pollutants and irritants in the air can cause a persistent cough. Even short-term exposure to fumes (such as diesel exhaust) can result in cough, phlegm, and lung irritation, for instance. Fumes can also exacerbate the symptoms of allergies or asthma.
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Cannot Stop Coughing? 8 Causes of Chronic Cough In addition to coughing and chest congestion, bronchitis can produce fever, chills, aches, sore throat, and other flu-like symptoms. These symptoms usually disappear within a few days, but the cough can persist for weeks. If your cough doesnt go away, or if you develop acute bronchitis frequently, it may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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That nagging cough A lingering cough is also a worry for nonsmokers. Fortunately, benign problems are responsible for most chronic coughs in nonsmokers. Benign or not, persistent coughing can cause worry, embarrassment, exhaustion, and more.
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- No one wants to be the sick person, disturbing the sermon, study hall or yoga class, but we accept it and move on without a second thought. 1  In contrast, a persistent cough is a major quality-of-life issue. Coughing is a physiologic response meant to clear the airway of mucus, infections, foreign bodies, or irritants. However, when a cough persists for many weeks or months, it becomes a disabling medical problem that can lead to loss of sleep, muscle pain, fractured ribs, syncope, stress incontinence, and vomiting.