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? The Causes and Symptoms of a Chronic Cough
- 6:42, 4th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Chest and lungs
- Chronic Cough
Chronic coughing can be quite an irritating condition that puts countless people in its grips. In some cases, people are at fault due to their smoking habits. But in many other cases, chronic cough appears as a symptom or side effect of other conditions. Take a look at the key causes of this medical condition.
Main Causes of a Chronic Cough
Chronic coughing can be a result of -
1. Asthma - Asthma can give rise to chronic coughing in many patients. Oftentimes, this kind of asthma exhibit coughing as the main symptom itself.
2. Infections - If you are affected by infections like pneumonia or acute bronchitis, there are chances of suffering from this disorder.
3. Chronic bronchitis - Those who are affected by chronic bronchitis are also susceptible to this disorder.
4. Smoking - Smoking is bad as you know it. If you are a regular smoker, expect to have symptoms of chronic coughing at some point in your life.
5. Postnatal dip - This is a condition which makes the throats and mouths of people to continually produce mucus. Chronic cough is a major symptom of this condition.
6. Whooping cough - Whooping cough is a medical condition that exhibits pronounced symptoms of a chronic cough.
7. Bronchiolitis - This happens when the bronchioles (tiny passages in the lungs) suffer inflammation and infection.
The Key Symptoms of Chronic Coughing
Some of the key symptoms of chronic coughing include -
* Heartburn
* Sore throat
* Runny nose
* Hoarse voice
* Stuffy nose
* Wheezing
* Shortness of breath
* Loss of sleep
* Anxiety and depression
* Discomfort in the chest
* Coughing up blood
* High fever
Chronic cough can lead to very fatal conditions and in some cases, even death. If you witness one or more of these above-mentioned symptoms, get in touch with your doctor immediately.
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