Question 1

what causes persistent cough for a couple weeks?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis...: Acute bronchitis can result in a cough which lasts for this duration. There can be associated bronchospasm which can cause the cough to increase even when the other symptoms are resolving. Chronic bronchitis, a form of copd, can also cause a long-lasting cough. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment, especially if the cough is worsening.

Question 2

can pritor 80mg cause coughing fits, or persistent cough?

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YES IT CAN: It can rarely cause cough in some patients.19724 patients reported side effects when taking Pritor.And among them 344 people reported having cough(1.76%)It is more common in females64.05% versus males 36.95%&amp;most common in females over the age of 60.It is rare at your age.Common in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis,Asthma,Diabetese.And taking with Laxis,Aspirin,Singular,Norvasc&amp;Prilosec.ConsultMD

Question 3

how can i treat a very persistent cough? i think is allergic cause it begins in october and left in march, but no medicine helps me. thx

Accepted Answer

Define it: The best first step is to see an allergist. Finding how if and to what you're allergic is the best way to start; simply trying med after med can be frustrating. Your allergist, possibly with the help of an ENT or pulmonary physician, can help figure this out if it turns out that you're truly not allergic.

Question 4

what causes a persistent cough that usually attack during the wee hours of the morning?

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Possibilities..,: Possible causes include bronchospasm, post-nasal drip, gerd or a combination of factors. All of these have different treatments so see your doctor so this can be diagnosed and treated. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation.

Question 5

what is the cause of a persistent cough for 2 weeks. cough syrups do not seem to be helping.

Accepted Answer

Need to see a doctor: To get an accurate diagnosis if a cough persists more than 2 wks.

Question 6

i have had a persistent cough for about  a year now.  i'm otherwise healthy, but there are times when i cough quite a bit for no apparent reason.

Accepted Answer

Cough: Your persistent cough may be due to asthma. See a pulmonologist ir allergist for evaluation.

Question 7

what causes my 10 month old baby to have a persistent cough of over 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Reflex activityd: Cough is a reflex that is caused by a message from the bronchial tube to the lower brain. It might be caused by an input message to the brain (e.g. Infection) or an unnecessary executive message from an irritable brain. Strangely enough it can be caused by sugar intake or even cow's milk. This is partcularly true if he coughs in his sleep without awakening.

Question 8

i had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically  16 days ago. i have had a persistent cough which has caused internal pain where the gallbladder area was.  what  could this be? could the cough cause me to not heal?

Accepted Answer

Will be fine : You will heal in wk or so from surgery , see your medical doctor for evaluation of cough and treatment, after exam may order chest     x ray  rx antibiotics.

Question 9

can a person have walking pnemonia and only symptoms be a persistent cough that's sometimes dry or wet. fits come on quick and can be ruff. been having for about week n half dr. gave zpack day 3 maybe slight improvement. didn't no if reason to worry?

Accepted Answer

: You probably had a viral infection and Zpack would not have made a difference. If your symptoms are improving you may watch and wait. Drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless to ensure hydration.
Get Flu vaccination.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

i have an ascending aortic aneursym and have a bad cold with persistent cough. can it cause problems with the aneursym?

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How big?: Can you re-ask and advise the size of the aneurysm? Thanks

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I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically 16 days ago. i have had a persistent cough which has caused internal pain where the gallbladder area was. what could this be? could the cough cause me to not heal?

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Can a person have walking pnemonia and only symptoms be a persistent cough that's sometimes dry or wet. fits come on quick and can be ruff. been having for about week n half dr. gave zpack day 3 maybe slight improvement. didn't no if reason to worry?

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I have an ascending aortic aneursym and have a bad cold with persistent cough. can it cause problems with the aneursym?

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