Question 1

best home remedies for persistent cough?

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Depends...: Treatment for a nonproductive, chronic cough depends on the etiology. Some possible etiologies include bronchospasm, gerd, post-nasal drip or even a combination of factors. All these etiologies have entirely different treatments so treatment depends on the suspected etiology. Your doctor should evaluate your cough so the correct treatment can be rendered.

Question 2

i have a persistent cough. what could it be?

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Persistent  cough: The cough may be due to a variety of conditions, like an infection such as pneumonia or pertussis, or post infectious after the flu, asthma or even medication please see your doctor so he can help you.

Question 3

i have persistent cough that does not go away.

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More needed: Would suggest keeping a log for the cough as far as diurnal variation, productive/ non-productive, fever, etc. From review of current meds, detailed history (log) and an exam your physician will be able to come up with a meaningful workup. A variety of conditions may account for your symptom otherwise.

Question 4

can you tell me why i have my persistent cough?

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Persistent coughing: Coughing of 4-6 weeks without an identifiable cause or improvement in symptoms should be best evaluated by a doctor.  They may need to run specific lab tests or do x-rays to determine the cause.  All the best.

Question 5

what causes persistent cough for a couple weeks?

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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 6

help! what could be causing my persistent cough?

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Many causes: There are many possible causes of persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks. If this is occurring after a viral illness, you may have chronic bronchitis or pneumonia.
Other possible causes include aspiration and sinusitis with post nasal drip. Sometimes inflammation of the ear drum may be associated with a persistent cough. Asthma can be associated with a cough. 
Virtual consult appt suggested.

Question 7

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 8

what are some home remedies to address a persistent cough?

Accepted Answer

Diagnose first...: In order to treat a chronic cough, it must first be diagnosed. Possible diagnoses include bronchospasm from any cause, post-nasal drip, gerd, or a combination of factors. These all have different treatments so see your doctor so the cause of your cough can be identified first and then treatment rendered.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: persistent cough?

Accepted Answer

Persistent Cough: Cough-   rapid expulsion of air from  lungs, (usually to clear airways).  Persistent = continuing over a long period of time.

Question 10

my son has a persistent cough only at night. what might this be?

Accepted Answer

Asthma/allergy: Chronic night time cough in the absence of other symptoms is often caused by asthma, allergies or acid reflux.

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