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Chronic Coughing

Coughing is among the most irritating and uncomfortable things to occur but it also serves it purpose. When you cough, you bring up mucus, germs, and dust from your lungs that might make you sick. Most coughs life span last up to 2 weeks, if you have a cough that lasts up to 8 weeks or more, then it’s called chronic cough and it is a symptom of something serious.

Causes

The most common causes of a chronic cough are:

•             postnasal drip

•             asthma,

•             acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)

•             chronic bronchitis

•             Infections

•             smoking

•             lung cancer

Symptoms

Common symptoms that often go along with a chronic cough include:

•             hoarse voice

•             runny nose

•             sore throat

•             wheezing

•             shortness of breath

A chronic cough can also cause these issues:

•             dizziness or fainting

•             headaches

•             sleep loss

•             urine leakage

More serious symptoms are rare, but call a doctor if you:

•             cough up blood

•             have night sweats

•             are running a high fever

•             are short of breath

•             lose weight without trying

•             have chest pain

Treatment

Treatment will depend on the cause of your cough. 

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