Title: Find causes of chronic cough and know their symptoms
1Find causes of chronic cough and know their
symptoms
2- A runny or stuffy nose- A feeling of liquid
running down the back of your throat (postnasal
drip)
3- Frequent throat clearing and sore throat-
Hoarseness- Wheezing and shortness of breath
4- Heartburn or a sour taste in your mouth- In
rare cases, coughing up blood
5Causes
- An occasional cough is normal it helps clear
irritants and secretions from your lungs and
prevents infection. - However, a cough that persists for weeks is
usually the result of a medical problem. In many
cases, more than one cause is involved. - The following causes, alone or in combination,
are responsible for the majority of cases of
chronic cough
6Postnasal drip
When your nose or sinuses produce extra mucus, it
can drip down the back of your throat and trigger
your cough reflex. This condition is also called
upper airway cough syndrome (UACS).
7Asthma
An asthma-related cough may come and go with the
seasons, appear after an upper respiratory tract
infection, or become worse when you're exposed to
cold air or certain chemicals or fragrances. In
one type of asthma (cough-variant asthma), a
cough is the main symptom.
8Infections
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors,
which are commonly prescribed for high blood
pressure and heart failure, are known to cause
chronic cough in some people.
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