Reasons for Your Cough
June 24, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
As someone with asthma, I cough a lot. Especially on a muggy day like today. It’s annoying, but at least I know what’s wrong with me. If you cough a lot, you should investigate why.
CNN Health recently listed eight possible reasons for a persistent cough. It should be noted that a persistent cough is one that has lasted for eight weeks or more. Some of these are obviously more serious than others.
- Asthma and allergies
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Respiratory tract infection
- Air pollution
- Acute bronchitis
- ACE inhibitors
- Pertussis
If you do have a lingering cough, schedule an appointment with your doctor to determine the cause.
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