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Medically reviewed in December 2023 by <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/editorial-bios/#mark-arredondo" target="_new">Mark Arredondo, MD.</a> </div> <p class="reviewed-by"> Updated on September 27, 2024 </p> </div> <div class="slideshow" id="main-slideshow"> <nav class="slideshow__nav" id="slideshow__nav"> <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="slideshow__prev slideshow__nav--disabled"> <i class="icon icon-caret-left"></i> </a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="slideshow__next"> <i class="icon icon-caret-right"></i> </a> </nav> <div class="slideshow__wrap" id="slideshow__wrap"> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="false" data-index="0"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-5.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131957/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-01" alt="woman, cough, sore throat, respiratory system, cold, flu, neck" class="" width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-5.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131957/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-01 1x,https://res-5.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131957/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-01 2x,https://res-5.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131957/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-01 3x" > </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">1 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>A cough is the body’s natural reflex that helps clear the airways of foreign particles and irritants. </p> <p>“The whole purpose of the cough is to help clear the lungs of mucus, infection, or anything that develops in the lungs,” says Nicholas Roy, DO, an expert in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care in Vineland, New Jersey. </p> <p>The most common cause of a persistent cough is postnasal drip, in which mucus drips down the throat and triggers a cough. Allergens are another common irritant. When these cause you to cough, you don’t likely need to worry. When a cough becomes chronic (persistent and ongoing), however, it may be a sign of a more serious health concern. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="false" data-index="1"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1/BC/solid-color-grey.jpg" data-src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02" srcset="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02 1x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02 2x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02 3x" width="600" height="340" alt="doctor, patient, doctor office, stethoscope, back" class=""> <noscript> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02" alt="doctor, patient, doctor office, stethoscope, back" width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02 1x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02 2x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131958/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-02 3x"> </noscript> </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">2 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> Common Signs of Trouble </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>These symptoms may be first indicators of an underlying condition that requires medical attention:</p> <p><strong>Presence of blood:</strong> Coughing up blood, or hemoptysis, shouldn’t be ignored. “It’s not uncommon to have very small blood vessels rupture from coughing violently,” says Dr. Roy. “Sometimes you can get a little blood mixed in with the mucus.” Roy advises that you notify your healthcare provider (HCP) any time your cough generates blood.</p> <p><strong>Mucus:</strong> “Any cough that results in a consistent production of green, brown, or dark sputum along with fever, chills, or sweats should be worked up by a physician, since it may be a sign of infection,” Roy says.</p> <p><strong>Persistence:</strong> It's not uncommon to experience a persistent cough after a chest cold. But a cough lasting more than two weeks may be something else. “It’s not uncommon after a chest cold to have what’s called a post-infectious cough, where the infection or virus that caused it has run its course,” says Roy. “But if you’re left with a dry, nagging cough, your HCP should probably get involved.”</p> <p>Beyond these general symptoms, here are six possible causes of a persistent cough that merit a visit with your HCP. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="false" data-index="2"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1/BC/solid-color-grey.jpg" data-src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03" srcset="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03 1x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03 2x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03 3x" width="600" height="340" alt="woman, inhaler, asthma " class=""> <noscript> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03" alt="woman, inhaler, asthma " width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03 1x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03 2x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131960/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-03 3x"> </noscript> </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">3 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> Asthma </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the lungs and can make breathing difficult. Typically, signs of asthma include <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/lung-health/when-being-out-breath-something-serious">shortness of breath</a>, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, or a combination of these symptoms.</p> <p>Sometimes, a chronic cough is the only symptom. “Some people with asthma actually have what's called cough-variant asthma,” Roy says. “Instead of wheezing as their primary symptom, they have a dry, hacking cough."</p> <p>What sets off these attacks? Asthma triggers vary from exposure to allergens or irritants to a change in temperature to exercise. <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/lung-health/asthma/how-stress-affects-asthma">Athma may even be triggered by stress</a>. And although the cough itself isn’t dangerous, it could be disruptive. For many, the cough worsens at night, making sleep difficult. A persistent cough may also lead to vomiting, lightheadedness, and cracked or fractured ribs. </p> <p>If you’re experiencing a cough with no known cause for several weeks, or shortness of breath or wheezing develop, seek medical attention. Your HCP may diagnose you with cough-variant asthma and prescribe treatments, like an inhaler, oral medication, or both. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="false" data-index="3"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1/BC/solid-color-grey.jpg" data-src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04" srcset="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04 1x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04 2x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04 3x" width="600" height="340" alt="coughing, man, flu, cold, cough" class=""> <noscript> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04" alt="coughing, man, flu, cold, cough" width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04 1x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04 2x,https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131962/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-04 3x"> </noscript> </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">4 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> Bronchitis </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>A persistent cough is common among people with bronchitis. This condition is marked by inflammation of the passageways that carry air to and from the lungs. Bronchitis can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or particles that irritate the passageways, like cigarette smoke or dust. The main symptom of bronchitis is a cough that may produce mucus. Other symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. </p> <p>Bronchitis comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is common, produces a cough that generally lasts for a few weeks, and is typically caused by a virus. Chronis bronchitis never goes away completely, though symptoms may subside from time to time. Although cigarette smoking is the most common cause, this chronic condition is the result of repeated exposure to any irritant that damages the lungs and airways.</p> <p>Bronchitis caused by a viral infection cannot be treated with antibiotics. In most cases, the condition will clear itself up in a few weeks. Symptoms can typically be treated with a cough suppressant, adequate rest, and plenty of fluids. There is no cure for chronic bronchitis. The best advice? <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/substance-use-disorder/quit-smoking/how-quit-smoking-once-all">Quit smoking</a> or steer clear of irritants. Your HCP may also prescribe medication (inhaled or in pill form) to clear away mucus or oxygen therapy to help make breathing easier.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="true" data-index="4"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1/BC/solid-color-grey.jpg" data-src="https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05" srcset="https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05 1x,https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05 2x,https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05 3x" width="600" height="340" alt="smoking, cigarette, smoke, nicotine, tobacco" class=""> <noscript> <img src="https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05" alt="smoking, cigarette, smoke, nicotine, tobacco" width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05 1x,https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05 2x,https://res-3.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131964/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-05 3x"> </noscript> </div> <div class="slideshow__ad-wrap" style="display: none;" aria-hidden="true"> <div id="ss-ad-template" class="ad__wrapper"> <div id="ss" class="ad ad-gpt ad--center ad--transparent ad--label-visible--true"> </div> </div> <a class="back-to-show span" href="javascript:" title="Skip Ad">Skip Ad</a> </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">5 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> Lung Cancer </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among both men and women in the United States. The most common cause of lung cancer? Cigarette smoke. Despite this, <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/cancer/lung-cancer/4-causes-of-lung-cancer-that-arent-smoking">lung cancer can develop in nonsmokers</a> and those with no history of <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/lung-health/asthma/sources-secondhand-smoke">prolonged exposure to secondhand smoke</a>. </p> <p>Symptoms of lung cancer include a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue, chest pain, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Other cough-related symptoms include a hacking cough that worsens, doesn't go away, or that produces blood. If you experience these symptoms, make an appointment to speak with your HCP. A physical exam, imaging tests and lab tests are used to diagnose <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/cancer/lung-cancer">lung cancer</a>. Your HCP will then prescribe the best course of treatment for your condition, which may include surgery, <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/cancer/cancer-prevention/know-before-you-go-chemotherapy">chemotherapy</a>, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these. And, of course, it's essential to <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/substance-use-disorder/quit-smoking">stop smoking</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="false" data-index="5"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1/BC/solid-color-grey.jpg" data-src="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06" srcset="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06 1x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06 2x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06 3x" width="600" height="340" alt="chest pain, chest, man" class=""> <noscript> <img src="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06" alt="chest pain, chest, man" width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06 1x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06 2x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131967/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-06 3x"> </noscript> </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">6 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>Acid reflux is a common condition in which stomach acid flows up into the esophagus and <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/digestive-health/gerd-heartburn">causes heartburn</a>, characterized by a burning sensation in the chest. Many people experience acid reflux on occasion. Usually it’s not cause for concern.</p> <p>When heartburn occurs two or more times a week, or is accompanied by symptoms like trouble swallowing, a sour taste, nausea, or a dry cough, you may be experiencing <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/digestive-health/gerd-heartburn/acid-reflux-signs">gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)</a>. This is a long-term and more serious form of acid reflux. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent damage to the esophagus. Speak with your HCP if you experience these symptoms. </p> <p>People who are overweight or obese, people who smoke, and those taking certain medications (like painkillers or antihistamines) are more likely to have GERD. So, maintaining a healthy weight, kicking your smoking habit, and taking medications prescibed by an HCP may relieve some symptoms. Avoiding meals before bed, eating smaller portions, and reducing your intake of specific foods that aggravate your symptoms can also help <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/digestive-health/gerd-heartburn/got-heartburn-why-what-do">ease the symptomps of GERD</a>. When prevention isn’t enough, your HCP may prescribe medication or recommend taking over-the-counter antacids. In rare cases, surgery is necessary. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slideshow__slide" data-show-ad="false" data-index="6"> <div class="slideshow__img"> <img src="https://res-2.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1/BC/solid-color-grey.jpg" data-src="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07" srcset="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07 1x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07 2x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07 3x" width="600" height="340" alt="pill, medicine, pills, medication, supplements, vitamins" class=""> <noscript> <img src="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07" alt="pill, medicine, pills, medication, supplements, vitamins" width="600" height="340" srcset="https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07 1x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_2,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07 2x,https://res-1.cloudinary.com/sharecare/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_3,f_auto,g_faces:center,h_340,w_600/v1495131970/slideshows/times-persistent-cough-something-more-serious-07 3x"> </noscript> </div> <div class="slideshow__body"> <div class="slideshow__slide-text-panel card__container"> <span class="slideshow__slide__count">7 / 8</span> <h6 class="slideshow__slide__title"> Reaction to ACE inhibitor </h6> <div class="slideshow__slide__description"> <p>If you notice a persistent cough after starting medication to manage <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/heart-health/hypertension">hypertension (high blood pressure)</a>, it may not be a coincidence. “A cough that’s secondary to medications, like an ACE inhibitor, is pretty common,” Roy says.</p> <p>Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a group of medications used to treat heart disease. These medications work to lower blood pressure and reduce the likelihood of heart attack and stroke. But they also come with the risk of some mild side effects. In addition to headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, and diarrhea, ACE inhibitors may also cause a dry cough. Although the cough may dissipate eventually, it may not. 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The condition is rather uncommon. It affects a total of just 110,000 people in the United States and is usually the result of an infection or chronic inflammation. Cystic fibrosis, certain autoimmune disorders, or some cancers can also cause it.</p> <p>Whatever the initial cause, those with bronchiectasis struggle to clear mucus out of their airways. Symptoms may appear months or years after the event that sparked the condition, and can include wheezing, weight loss, fatigue, and bad breath. 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