diagnosis has been nil.
2007-02-06 13:58:48 · 6 answers · asked by emilcostag 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Five big causes of chronic cough:
1) Infection. Some viral bronchitis cases can cause coughing for several weeks but will eventually clear. Certain "atypical" bacteria can cause chronic cough and will require antibiotic therapy. Less commonly, things like fungal infections and TB may be to blame.
2) Asthma/COPD (Chronic obstructive lung disease).
3) Sinusitis with post nasal drip. Often seen with chronic allergies.
4) Acid Reflux. A very common cause of coughing due to the acid coming up and irritating the trachea and larynx.
5) Medication side effects, mainly from ACE-Inhibitors which are used for high blood pressure. About 30% of people on these medications report a chronic cough.
2007-02-06 14:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by Amuse Bouche 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are too many diseases that can start with a cough to be able to give a definitive answer. The best thing to do is check with a doctor to find out if any of these conditions are causing the coughing.
2007-02-06 14:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Big mama 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chronic cough is caused by an irritant of the throat, that does not go away, It doesn't have to be smking, even though that is very common, it can be allergies, dry air, any number of things
If you don't smoke, consult an allergist , if you have this problem
2007-02-06 14:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Smoking is the main cause of chronic cough or bronchitis
2007-02-06 14:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by alettyo 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lots of possibilities...
smoking
allergies
environmental irritants
talking an excessive amount
etc...
2007-02-06 14:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by ambr123 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get checked for sarcoidosis
2007-02-06 19:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by scorpianne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋