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What is considered a persistent cough?
A persistent cough lasts for over a week , with no response to cough syrups.
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 are the causes and signs of tuberculosis?
Cause: infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. signs: depends on where they've got to. If in the lungs, a persistent cough mostly.
What disease causes persistent cough with no fever?
There are quite a few, such as sarcoidosis, psitticosis, pthisis, asbestosis, allergies of various sorts, parasitical infestations, to name a few.
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 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.
Can clonidine Hcl cause a cough?
Yes, clonidine HCl can cause a dry cough as a side effect in some individuals. If you experience a persistent or bothersome cough while taking clonidine, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Which causes smoker's cough?
tar
