Chronic Cough Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Bronchitis

BACKGROUND: Wet or productive cough is common in children with chronic cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(EB) in patients with chronic cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic cough is common in the paediatric population, yet the true prevalence of this condition remains difficult to define. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acute Bronchitis

This syndrome should be distinguished from the common cold, an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and acute asthma as the cause of acute cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Bronchitis Presents with chronic cough, dyspnea and sputum production for more than three months for two years. [2] Pneumonia Presents with acute fever, cough and [wikidoc.org]

Chronic cough due to acute bronchitis: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 2006 ;129(suppl 1): 95S – 103S. Google Scholar Crossref Medline 2. [doi.org]

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This case report emphasizes that not all chronic cough and dyspnea are attributable to COPD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or with exertion, chronic cough with or without sputum production, or a history of wheezing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most common symptoms of COPD are breathlessness, or a 'need for air', excessive sputum production, and a chronic cough. [who.int]

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Chronic Alcoholism

To call a "heavy drinker" a "chronic alcoholic" without absolute proof of his brain chemistry is as erroneous as to call every underweight young woman with a cough "tubercular [eskimo.com]

Chronic Alcoholism Is a Disease Not a Crime No disease has aroused so much controversy and so many heated, violently partisan debates as chronic alcoholism. [eskimo.com]

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Chronic Bronchitis

The symptoms of chronic cough are often so severe that many smokers return to smoking to suppress the cough symptoms. [inviongroup.com]

Except other reasons causing chronic cough, it can be diagnosed from cough and expectoration for 3 months with a history over 2 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic bronchitis is defined as chronic cough or mucus production for at least three months in two successive years (WHO). Tobacco smoking is the most common cause. [symptoma.com]

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Urinary Stress Incontinence

cough seen at the cough clinic, as well as the prevalence of chronic cough among women with urinary (stress) incontinence seen at the gynaecology outpatient clinic. [erj.ersjournals.com]

Other risk factors for stress incontinence include: smoking due to chronic cough any other condition associated with chronic cough excessive caffeine and alcohol use obesity [healthline.com]

Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence among women with chronic cough was 65.5%. [erj.ersjournals.com]

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Congestive Heart Failure

Chronic Cough & Wheezing: Just like with the shortness of breath, a chronic cough becomes more prominent in the final months and weeks of congestive heart failure. [crossroadshospice.com]

Sometimes chronic cough may also be seen. [symptoma.com]

Heart failure symptoms can include: Abnormal heart rhythm or palpitations Chronic cough or wheezing Decreased urine production Difficulty sleeping Fatigue or fainting spells [utswmed.org]

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Allergic Asthma

cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Allergic Asthma Symptoms Many of the symptoms of allergic asthma and non-allergic asthma are the same and include: Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of breath Chronic cough [verywellhealth.com]

Cough-Variant Asthma/Chronic Cough Individuals who suffer from cough-variant asthma experience a dry, non-productive cough. [columbiaallergy.com]

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is recognized to be present in 10-20% of cases of chronic cough. Proving that it is the cause of the cough is more difficult. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include chronic cough, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

cough (52%), and miscellaneous (13%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Cor Pulmonale

Symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath on exertion, fatigue, and other signs of oxygen lack to the body tissues. [curlie.org]

A person with cor pulmonale has a chronic cough, experiences difficulty in breathing after exertion, wheezes, and is weak and easily fatigued. [britannica.com]

Health Conditions and Diseases Cardiovascular Disorders Heart Disease Cor Pulmonale 2 Enlargement of the heart's right ventricle due to disease of the lungs (e.g. chronic [curlie.org]

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Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Some of the symptoms of less advanced cancer include chronic cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, hoarseness, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, weight loss, and [en.wikipedia.org]

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Malignant Neoplasm of the Lung

[…] an existing chronic cough Cough that produces blood Pain in the chest, back or shoulders that worsens during coughing, laughing or deep breathing Shortness of breath that [cancercenter.com]

Further, lung cancer often emerges on a background of chronic respiratory disease and symptoms of chronic cough—typically in patients who smoke. [nature.com]

Some of the symptoms of less advanced cancer include chronic cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, hoarseness, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, weight loss, and [en.wikipedia.org]

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Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

(INS) on improvement of cough in patients with chronic cough caused by UACS. [synapse.koreamed.org]

Description: CHRONIC COUGH rhinitis-postnasal drip syndrome Upper airway cough syndrome Sevim Bavbek, M.D. [powershow.com]

Fortunately it is an uncommon cause of chronic cough. [allergyasthmasinusctr.com]

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Fibrinous Bronchitis

It can cause chronic coughing episodes that may result in the expectoration of airway plugs that sometimes form a cast of the bronchial tree. [doi.org]

Prednisone, Bactrim, Hizentra, Azithromycin, Valcyclovir, Albuterol 4 M 75 2 Chronic cough Every 4–5 days, lasting 24 hours N/A 5 M 60 3 Chronic cough Daily Prednisone, hypertonic [doi.org]

We present an interesting case of a 35-year-old woman who presented for evaluation of a chronic cough productive of voluminous secretions. [hindawi.com]

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Cystocele

These include, process of childbirth through the vaginal route, constipation, lifting of heavy load, menopause, and chronic cough. [symptoma.com]

A cystocele may also be caused by a chronic cough or bronchitis, obesity, or doing a lot of heavy lifting. [atlanticobgyn.com]

Risks factors include family history, menopausal status, having vaginal childbirth (especially of larger babies or with assistance of deliveries), multiparity, chronic cough [visualdx.com]

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Pulmonary Embolism

[…] of breath and a chronic productive cough.[2] An acute exacerbation presents with increased shortness of breath and sputum production.[2] COPD is a risk factor for pneumonia [en.wikipedia.org]

Clinical Presentation of Chronic PE and CTEPH The clinical presentation of chronic pulmonary embolism is: Progressively worsening shortness of breath Rapid or irregular heartbeat [umcvc.org]

He does not report coughing, fever, or symptoms of DVT. [bloodjournal.org]

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Rectocele

Over time, the following may increase your risk of having a rectocele: Inherited weak ligaments and muscles Chronic coughing Chronic constipation Frequent heavy lifting Frequent [summitmedicalgroup.com]

Control coughing. Get treatment for a chronic cough or bronchitis, and don't smoke. Avoid weight gain. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

If you have a chronic cough, talk to your healthcare provider about treating the cough. If you smoke, try to quit. [summitmedicalgroup.com]

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma

[…] or change in chronic cough Dyspnea, haemoptysis ,anorexia New or enlarging mass, persistant infiltration, atelectasis or pleural effusion on CXR Male ; smoker ;age 40 years [slideshare.net]

Clinically, this may manifest as a chronic cough, wheezing, dyspnea, hemoptysis, along with atelectasis downstream of airway obstruction. [pathwaymedicine.org]

Aug 17, 2014 TO HELP OUR COUNTRY FUTURE BY A WORD AS A DOCTOR 1. 1 1 BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA BY DR MAGDI AWAD SASI 2014 BRONCHOGENIC CARCINOMA ESSENTIAL FOR DIAGNOSIS: New cough [slideshare.net]

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Bronchial Adenocarcinoma

Clinically, this may manifest as a chronic cough, wheezing, dyspnea, hemoptysis, along with atelectasis downstream of airway obstruction. [pathwaymedicine.org]

When they finally appear, the signs are often less obvious than other forms of lung cancer, manifesting with a chronic cough and bloody sputum only in later, more advanced [verywellhealth.com]

Chronic cough is the main symptom and bronchiectasis can be present in several COPDC patients. [jped.elsevier.es]

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Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism

Based on the clinical presentation and test results, provisional diagnosis of hypersensitive pneumonitis secondary to organic dust exposure with chronic cough and hypoxic [ijhas.in]

[…] of breath and a chronic productive cough. [2] An acute exacerbation presents with increased shortness of breath and sputum production. [2] COPD is a risk factor for pneumonia [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] pulmonary hypertension can ensue OVERALL APPROACH CLINICAL FEATURES History may be asymptomatic SOB pleuritic chest pain apprehension cough haemotypsis leg pain collapse [lifeinthefastlane.com]

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Chronic Laryngitis

Another form of cause of chronic cough is parasitism. [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

Chronic throat irritation 4. Dry hacking cough Signs: 1. [specialist-ent.com]

cough Discomfort when swallowing A low pitched raspy voice Diagnosis and Treatment An Ear Nose and Throat doctor will diagnose chronic laryngitis. [entwellbeing.com.au]

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Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

[…] an existing chronic cough Cough that produces blood Pain in the chest, back or shoulders that worsens during coughing, laughing or deep breathing Shortness of breath that [cancercenter.com]

Most patients with SCLC present with unspecific symptoms, such as new cough, a change in the pattern of their chronic cough or weight loss. [breathe.ersjournals.com]

For chronic bronchitis, cough and excessive mucus/phlegm production are early and common symptoms. Wheezing and difficulty in breathing develop later. [lcp.gov.ph]

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Recurrent Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

Most patients with SCLC present with unspecific symptoms, such as new cough, a change in the pattern of their chronic cough or weight loss. [breathe.ersjournals.com]

Some of the symptoms of less advanced cancer include chronic cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, hoarseness, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, weight loss, and [en.wikipedia.org]

Other symptoms at the time of presentation are less specific and include a new cough or a change in the patients chronic cough patterns, haemoptysis, dyspnoea, fatigue and [breathe.ersjournals.com]

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Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma

When they finally appear, the signs are often less obvious than other forms of lung cancer, manifesting with a chronic cough and bloody sputum only in later, more advanced [verywellhealth.com]

Ming‐ran Xie, Yong‐fu Zhu, Mei‐qi Zhou, Sheng‐bing Wu, Guang‐wen Xu, Shi‐bin Xu and Mei‐qing Xu, Analysis of factors related to chronic cough after lung cancer surgery, Thoracic [doi.org]

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Uterine Prolapse

Conditions such as a chronic cough and obesity, which put pressure on the pelvis. Repeated and long term constipation. What are the Symptoms of Uterine Prolapse? [pennmedicine.org]

Treat a chronic cough: Get appropriate treatment for your chronic cough or bronchitis, and avoid smoking. [marinahospital.com]

cough[3] Diagnostic method Based on examination[1] Differential diagnosis Vaginal cancer, a long cervix[1][3] Treatment Pessary, hormone replacement therapy, surgery[1][3 [en.wikipedia.org]

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Characteristics and demographics of chronic cough Chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting for at least 8 weeks. [err.ersjournals.com]

Abstract We report a patient who presented with progressive exertional dyspnoea, chronic cough and radiographic signs of interstitial lung disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 9-year-old, spayed, female West Highland white terrier was presented with a chronic cough, lethargy, and exercise intolerance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Secondary Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis

Estimates of GERD as the primary cause of chronic cough range from 10% to 40%, but the literature linking GERD to chronic cough varies by the population being tested and the [acpinternist.org]

Signs and Symptoms Include Shortness of breath Chronic cough Fatigue and weakness Chest discomfort Loss of appetite and rapid weight loss How You Can Treat It Medication that [lunginstitute.com]

Patients typically present with progressive dyspnea on exertion and chronic dry cough, usually over a period of 24 months before diagnosis. [radiopaedia.org]

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Respiratory Bronchiolitis Interstitial Lung Disease

Presentation tends to be with progressive shortness of breath and chronic cough 4. Inspiratory crackles are heard in up to half of patients. Clubbing is rare 1. [radiopaedia.org]

It is sometimes responsible for a crippling chronic cough. [err.ersjournals.com]

Chronic cough can affect 10% to 50% of patients [ 19 ], [ 20 ], [ 40 ], [ 44 ]. This is a dry cough, which can precede by several years the diagnosis of SS. [em-consulte.com]

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Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia

Presentation tends to be in middle age (30-60 years of age) with progressive shortness of breath and chronic cough 4. [radiopaedia.org]

Similar to idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, DIP symptoms include chronic dry coughing, weight loss, and chest pain. [wisegeek.com]

Clinically, patients presented with chronic cough and progressive dyspnea. One was a current light smoker and two were ex-smokers. [thedoctorsdoctor.com]

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Bronchiectasis

It is increasingly identified during investigations into chronic cough and is evident high resolution CT scanning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a 26-year-old male with TEF that presented with chronic cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

cough, purulent sputum production, and airway dilation that characterize this disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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