Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

When should i see a doctor about a persistent cough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Cough: Now. Persistent cough means it persists despite time and conservative or OTC treatments. Seek medical attention.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've had flu like symptoms since Monday. Yesterday (3 days later) I have developed a cough. Should I go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My 3 year old daughter has had a cough for three days that gets worse at night and seems to get a fever only at night. When should she see a doc?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have a mildly bad cough/cold/congestion and I have a volleyball tournament today! it takes a lot of breath and energy out of me. Should i see a doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should I be concern and see a doctor when I felt a pop and a sharp pain in and around my right diaphragm? Now everytime I cough I feel that sharp pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Am coughing but not a bad cough. I went to see my doctor on Wednesday and he gave me some medicine am feeling much better does that mean I have infected with covid 19 ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

People also searched for:

Ive had a low grade fever for a week now, which started as a cold, but the only lasting symptom from the cold besides my fever is a cough at night. Is the persistent fever something I should be concerned about or see a doctor for?
My brother has had a persistent, shallow cough for 6 months. It's usually a single cough every few hours. Should he see a doctor?Would could it be?
2yr old has lingering persistent dry cough and sneezing after a cold that lasted 14 days. Weather is rainy? Could it be allergies? Cold? See doctor?
I have a dry cough which won't go away. I've taken zupes cough syrup and amoksiklav antibiotics but i still cough. I don't smoke. Should i see a doc?
Hello. For about 3 month or so now, every time i cough, i cant seem to catch my breath for at least 10 seconds. I just cannot inhale. I havent seen a doctor yet because it doesn't seem too serious. Any ideas on what this may be? Should i see someone?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.