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A persistent cough lasts for over a week , with no response to cough syrups.
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Are animals supposed to be treated for a cough?
As with people, it is not normal for an animal to have a persistent cough. If an animal coughs occasionally, there's likely nothing to worry about. However, a cough that is "new", frequent, or persistent likely means a visit to (or from) the Vet is in order.
How did Sam Houston get pneumonia?
It began a persistent summer cough.
What can be the causes of a persistent 3 week old cough which is worsening and cough medicines such as robitussin will not help?
Persistent cough for three weeks make your physician to think about tuberculosis. You should probably see your primary care physician to see what is causing the cough. A persistent cough could be something serious such as pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis as mentioned above, lung cancer, or something else. It could also be something more benign like a post-viral cough, but it would be best to see your doctor and have them examine you to make sure you are well.
What is the medical term meaning night coughing?
If you have a persistent cough that only happens or starts at night, it is called a nocturnal cough. This type of cough is usually non-productive.
What are the symptoms of small cell lung cancer?
a persistent cough; chest pain; shortness of breath and wheezing; persistent hoarseness; fatigue and loss of appetite
What are the symptoms of the lungs?
Some symptoms of lung cancer are persistent cough, blood, fatigue.
Will eating chocolate quiet a cough?
because you probably ate it.
Could a lot of coughing lead to asthma in my child?
Coughs in children are a common thing. Usually, it is caused by a viral or bacterial infection like a cold or flu. However, it could be a sign of bronchiolitis, whooping cough, asthma and pneumonia. So if there is a persistent cough you should get it checked.
How does pneumonia affect sarcoidosis?
The two main symptoms are shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough that will become worse with pneumonia.
Is a persistent cough a side effect of Straterra?
My 6 yr. old complains of a cough every morning. Didn't think it had anything to do with strattera because he has allergies, but I'm not sure now. I have had a bit of a cough since taking this med. I believe I read in the drug literature that persistant cough can be a side effect.
Which diseases are known to be caused by smoking?
most of the cancers, COPD emphysema cronic bronchitis, smokers cough, persistent cough and ability to become more infected with viruses or diseases like common cold
What does chronic means?
Chronic means persistent, long lasting, long-term, or recurrent over a relatively long period of time. For example someone may have a chronic cough from smoking cigarettes or Asthma, as opposed to an acute, or sudden onset, cough from acute bronchitis or pneumonia.
