{"id":4081,"date":"2023-12-06T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4081"},"modified":"2023-12-06T10:00:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T15:00:37","slug":"things-everyone-should-know-about-a-new-and-not-so-new-cough-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/things-everyone-should-know-about-a-new-and-not-so-new-cough-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Things Everyone Should Know About a New and Not So New Cough"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is cough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding coughs, both new and persistent, is important for taking care of your health. Coughs are common and one of the most reported reasons for visits to the doctor\u2019s office. Some people can be more likely to get coughs than others, including smokers, people who vape, children, or have allergies or chronic illnesses. Types of cough are related to how long they last, such as acute or chronic cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Coughs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A new cough can have many different causes and is one that usually resolves in a matter of a few days to a few weeks. Many common etiologies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Common cold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Flu <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pneumonia <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Allergies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Asthma <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • COVID-19<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Acute bronchitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sinusitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    There will often be other symptoms such as sore throat, fever, or congestion, depending on the underlying cause. Often times rest, hydration, and  OTC cough medicine can help relieve symptoms. However, if the cough persists for over 3 weeks, then medical advice is recommended to find the underlying cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chronic Cough<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A cough that lingers for more than 3-8 weeks warrants seeking a medical professional for advice. Although a chronic cough is usually not serious, warning symptoms call for prompt medical care. The symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, weight loss, coughing up blood, heavy sputum production, and weakness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common causes of a persistent cough include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Postnasal drip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Asthma <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • GERD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chronic bronchitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use of ACE inhibitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      Cold and flu symptoms info-graphic vector in flat style. Cold, influenza symptoms are shown. Icons of fever, headache, cough are presented. Illustration of painful condition, sinusitis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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