Cough
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Phillip Aguila

Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)

Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.

Eisaku Kamakura

Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)

Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.

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  • Have a cough

  • Cough gets worse when I visit a specific relative or friend's house

  • Coughing continuously with high-pitched noises in between coughs

  • I can't sleep well at night because of my cough

  • Coughing continuously so that my face turns red

  • Need to use an inhaler before going for a run

  • Cough is particularly severe at night

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About the symptom

A cough is the body's way of responding when something irritates your throat or airways.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Sickly/pale appearance

  • Respiratory wheeze

  • Fever

  • Difficulty breathing / breathlessness

  • Repeated fever above 38 ℃

  • Peripheral cyanosis

Possible causes

  • Cough variant asthma

    A kind of asthma with the main symptom being a constant dry cough. This occurs because the airways are very sensitive and overreact to foreign substances. The root cause is unclear but involves genetics. Many triggers for asthma flare-ups exist, including smoke, pollen, dust mite droppings, cold weather, exercise, and viral infections.

  • Allergic rhinitis / allergic conjunctivitis (including spring catarrh)

    A condition caused by allergens like pollen and dust mites, resulting in a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes.

  • Urticaria

    An itchy, allergic rash with red bumps, also known as "hives". The causes are broad, ranging from foods and medications to viral infections and bee stings. In most cases, the rash disappears within 24 hours, however medical attention is needed if there is facial swelling or breathlessness.

  • Common cold (upper respiratory tract infection)
  • Acute / chronic tracheitis / bronchitis
  • Post-infectious airway hypersensitivity

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Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have a cough?

  • Do you have coughing fits?

  • Do you have a dry cough?

  • Does your face become red when you have coughing fits?

  • Did your cough wake you up at night?

Other Related Symptoms

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  • Phlegm

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References

  • Cough

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/

Reviewed By:

Phillip Aguila

Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)

Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.

Eisaku Kamakura

Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)

Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.

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