Chronic Cough

Service Description

A cough lasting eight weeks or longer is considered chronic. This type of cough can disrupt your sleep, affect your productivity, and impact your overall quality of life. Along with constant coughing, you may also experience: Wheezing Shortness of breath Runny nose Nasal congestion Heartburn or acid reflux If your cough lasts for more than a month, it’s important to schedule a consultation with an ENT specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. What Causes Chronic Cough? Coughing is the body’s natural reflex to clear irritants from the airways. However, when it becomes chronic, it may indicate an underlying health condition. Common causes include: Postnasal drip (mucus draining from the nose into the throat) Asthma or allergies Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Upper respiratory tract infections Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as bronchitis or emphysema Pertussis (whooping cough) Air pollution or irritants Smoking or long-term exposure to smoke Root cause of your chronic cough and provides targeted treatments to relieve symptoms, restore breathing comfort, and improve your quality of life. Don’t let a stubborn cough hold you back – breathe better, live better.