TOP 6 REASONS FOR CHRONIC COUGH

Causes of chronic cough

Postnasal drip

• Nose/throat glands secrete mucus to fight infection, keep membranes moist, and act as filters
• Too much mucus, or thick/infected mucus can lead to chronic cough
• Acclamation of mucus at the back of the throat, frequent throat clearing

Asthma

• This disease can cause inflammation of the lungs
• It can cause lining of airways to swell up and tighten
• This causes difficulty in breathing which leads to bouts of coughing
• If left untreated, the cough can become chronic

Acid reflux

• Occurs when acids in your stomach move back along the esophagus
• It irritates the lining of the throat
• This can lead to chronic cough

Bronchiectasis

• Is an inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes
• The tubes get thick and fill with mucus
• This can get infected too
• The thick mucus/ infection can give rise to a persistent cough

Pulmonary infections

• Caused by inflammations and infections of the lungs like pneumonia
• Can cause inflammation in the air sacs
• Can trigger chronic cough

Smoking and Environmental Pollution

• Can give rise to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, or lung cancer which causes chronic cough
• Can cause acid reflux that triggers chronic cough

Other common causes for chronic cough that can include:-

• Rhinosinusitis
• Eosinophilic Bronchitis
• Weak throat muscles
• Heart failure
• Psychological disorders
• Lung cancer