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What Causes Persistent Cough?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: I have continuous coughs since last month. Also, it generates mucus. Should I be worried ?
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need detailed history

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I went through query and understood your concerns.

I need some more details on your history.
Any history of fever?
History of shortness of breath?
History of weight loss?
Color of your sputum?
Treatment already taken?
Aggravating factors?
Which time of day will your symptoms are more?

Please provide with these details to help you in a better way.

Possible causes for your symptom are Respiratory tract infection , hyperactive airway disease or cardiac condition.
Most common cause would be respiratory tract infection which is not treated or under treated. With appropriate antibiotic treatment which can be manageable.


Wish you a good health.

Regards



Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Vidya KR

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Practicing since :2011

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What Causes Persistent Cough?

Brief Answer: Need detailed history Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I went through query and understood your concerns. I need some more details on your history. Any history of fever? History of shortness of breath? History of weight loss? Color of your sputum? Treatment already taken? Aggravating factors? Which time of day will your symptoms are more? Please provide with these details to help you in a better way. Possible causes for your symptom are Respiratory tract infection , hyperactive airway disease or cardiac condition. Most common cause would be respiratory tract infection which is not treated or under treated. With appropriate antibiotic treatment which can be manageable. Wish you a good health. Regards