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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, 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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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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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
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 type of asthma where the main symptom is a persistent dry cough. This is due to the airways being highly sensitive and overreacting to foreign substances. The underlying cause is unclear but involves genetics. There are many triggers for asthma flares, including smoke, pollen, dust mite droppings, cold weather, exercise and viral infections.
- Allergic rhinitis / allergic conjunctivitis (including spring catarrh)
A condition caused by allergens (substances that cause allergies) such as pollen and dust mites. These result in runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching of the eyes.
- Common cold (upper respiratory tract infection)
Viral infection of the nose and throat. Symptoms include coughing, runny nose and throat pain. The majority of colds are caused by viruses; a small number are caused by bacteria instead.
- Acute / chronic tracheitis / bronchitis
- Post-infectious airway hypersensitivity
Related serious diseases
- Pneumonia (lower respiratory tract infection)
Inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms include cough, increased phlegm and fever. Some patients may experience breathlessness and chest pain. The most common cause is a bacterial infection.
- Tuberculosis (TB) (including scrofuloderma)
- Deep-seated mycosis
- Pertussis
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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Symptoms from the same body system / part
Symptoms treated by the same specialty
References
Reviewed By:
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, 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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