Chronic Cough
Chronic Cough
Respiratory Conditions:
Asthma: Coughing may be triggered by cold air, exercise, or allergens.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Common in smokers, causing persistent cough with mucus.
Postnasal Drip: Excess mucus dripping from the nose to the throat can trigger coughing.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Stomach acid can back up into the throat, irritating it and causing a chronic cough.
Infections
Chronic Bronchitis: Often seen in smokers, with a productive cough that lasts a long time.
Tuberculosis: A serious lung infection that causes a long-term cough.
