Question 1

what  does it mean when can't get rid of persistent cough?

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Depends: Need more information.  How long has cough been going on, what precipitated its onset, is it productive of sputum, is it from your chest or throat, etc.?  Is it accompanied by any other symptoms, has your appetite changed, do you have night sweats?  See your primary care doctor and give them a full history and get examined.  Good luck.

Question 2

have persistent cough for 7 days. fever for 4. coughed up white foamy bubbles this morning firing bad fit. what does this mean?

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URI vs. pneumonia: It means it is time to see a doctor and get evaluated thoroughly. Please go either to your PCP, an urgent care center or an ER. Do not delay. Hope you get treated and are better soon.

Question 3

what causes persistent cough?

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Many answers: Most persisted cough is caused by more than one medical condition. See a pullmonologist or allergist.

Question 4

what is the cause of a persistent cough?

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Multiple causes: The most common causes of persistent cough are asthma, post nasal drip from allergies or sinus infection, and ge reflux. There are numerous less common causes that should also be investigated such as tumor, infection, foreign body, heart failure, etc.  A lung specialist will be able to identify the cause through chest/sinus x-ray or ct, lung function test, feno, lab studies, history and exam.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

persistent cough(dry) only, should i be worried?

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Cough: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms:  temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

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