Cough: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Cough

Although urge to cough and inability to control cough were the most bothersome aspects of cough due to cold, few ( CONCLUSION: Symptoms of urge to cough and cough are common [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The conclusions in this paper support a recommendation that OTC cough and cold medications should not be given to infants and very young children. [oadoi.org]

OBJECTIVES: Our knowledge of cough physiology is limited despite years of study. Even less is known about the sensation of urge to cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Bronchitis

Patients coughed for about 2 weeks total. [pulmccm.org]

There are no clearly effective treatments for the cough of acute bronchitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Do not hold in a cough that brings up mucus. This type of cough helps clear mucus from your bronchial tubes. If you smoke, you should quit. [familydoctor.org]

Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

Most of us have had to utter those words to a family member, friend, or colleague who was sneezing or coughing incessantly. [health.harvard.edu]

A distinction is made between productive coughing (with mucus) and unproductive coughing (without mucus). [montavit.com]

See a GP if you have an RTI and: you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse you cough up blood or bloodstained mucus you have had a cough for more than 3 weeks you're [nhs.uk]

Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

Two previous studies incorporating capsaicin cough challenge methodology have demonstrated that cough reflex sensitivity is transiently enhanced during URI. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Psychophysical assessment of the urge-to-cough. Eur Respir Rev 2002;12:249-53. Davenport PW. Urge-to-cough: what can it teach us about cough? [jtd.amegroups.com]

Upper Respiratory Infection

This paper discusses the mechanism of cough in man and describes some clinical investigations on the effects of codeine on cough associated with URTI. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When giving children 4 years of age and older a cough and cold product, remember, OTC cough and cold products can be harmful if: more than the recommended amount is used they [fda.gov]

Subjects with productive cough or no cough showed no consistent changes during infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

COVID-19

You can ask a pharmacist about: cough syrup cough medicine (some cough medicines should not be given to children under 12) cough sweets These will not stop your cough, but [nhs.uk]

Coughs in children Coughs in children often have similar causes to those mentioned above. [nhsinform.scot]

The following symptoms of coronavirus infection may appear after 2-14 days of exposure with the virus: Fever Cough Shortness of Breath Symptoms similar to a flu such as cough [diseasefix.com]

Adenovirus Infection

Fever Dehydration Cough with expectoration. [epainassist.com]

Tell her to cover her nose and mouth whenever she sneezes or coughs. [webmd.com]

Adenovirus can cause a cough that sounds like whooping cough (pertussis). Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines. [kidshealth.org]

Tonsillitis

Centor Criteria History of fever >38°C Tonsillar exudate Tender anterior cervical adenopathy Absence of cough If 4 of the Centor criteria are met, PPV is 60%. [dontforgetthebubbles.com]

If a child doesn’t have swollen glands, and is only experiencing a sore throat, low grade temperature, cough, and congestion, it’s more likely the child has a viral infection [youtube.com]

Symptoms of tonsillitis/pharygnitis include: sore throat; fever; odynophagia; hoarse voice; vomiting; cough; diarrhoea; arthralgia; tonsillopharyngeal erythema; tonsillopharygneal [dontforgetthebubbles.com]

Sinusitis

Boodman, chicagotribune.com, "The girl who couldn't stop coughing," 5 Apr. 2018 Considering that sinus infections are so common—over 30 million people are diagnosed with sinus [merriam-webster.com]

Sneezing and coughing do not generate sufficient pressure to propel viscous fluid into the sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] line, coughing bout; and dotted line, sneeze). [doi.org]

Impacted Cerumen

3): old age learning disability use of cotton swabs in ears hearing aids earplugs clinical features of cerumen (2) ear discomfort hearing loss tinnitus dizziness chronic cough [gpnotebook.com]

Impacted cerumen can cause earaches, temporary hearing loss, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), coughing, or a feeling that the ear is full or plugged. [kidshealth.org]

[…] nose and throat service for removal of earwax. possible complications of wax removal are: pain,otitis externa,perforation of tympanic membrane, tinnitus,dizziness,syncope,cough [gpnotebook.com]

Viral Disease

Most cases are associated with sneezing, nasal discharge, congestion, coughing, and in some cases, middle ear infection. [cliffsnotes.com]

However, this can take time; a cough and cold can last from 7 to 10 days. [drugs.com]

Like influenza, SARS leads to fever and cough, and is mostly spread by close contact between people. [theconversation.com]

Pharyngitis

The authors present the case of an 11-year-old boy with pharyngitis, treated with amoxicillin, that worsened on day 7, with cough, high fever and refusal to eat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pharyngitis following several days of coughing or rhinorrhea is more consistent with a viral etiology. [web.archive.org]

Absence of cough, nasal congestion, and nasal discharge distinguishes bacterial from viral aetiologies. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

This case suggests cough as an adverse drug event to omeprazole, which is otherwise commonly prescribed for the management of GERD-related cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

However, after repeated bouts of coughing, the heart rate showed bradycardia associated with convulsion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Streptococcal Infection

Different groups of these bacteria are spread in different ways—for example, through coughing or sneezing, through contact with infected wounds or sores, or during vaginal [merckmanuals.com]

Different types of streptococcal bacteria are spread in different ways including coughing or sneezing, through contact with infected wounds or sores, or during vaginal delivery [netdoctor.co.uk]

If people with a sore throat have a cough, red eyes, hoarseness, diarrhea, or a stuffy nose, the cause is probably a viral infection, not a streptococcal infection. [merckmanuals.com]

Hay Fever

Cough/ Wheeze 3. Eyes itch 4. Sinus pain 5. [dailymail.co.uk]

Indicators of home dampness were strongly and significantly associated with dry cough, wheeze, and rhinitis symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These symptoms can be accompanied by cough and wheezing. [pmaonline.com]

Influenza

[…] than in patients without a cough. [doi.org]

Individuals with influenza were more likely to have cough (93% vs 80%), fever (68% vs 40%), cough and fever together (64% vs 33%), and/or nasal congestion (91% vs 81%) than [doi.org]

Individuals with influenza were more likely than those without influenza to have baseline cough (93% vs 80%), fever (68% vs 40%), and cough and fever together (64% vs 33%) [doi.org]

Chronic Sinusitis

Although "runny nose" had a direct correlation with improvement, more severe "sadness" and "cough" scores had a negative impact on degree of improvement. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Associates Waltham: MGH Waltham Allergy Hamilos, Daniel Lee, MD Clinical Interests Rhinosinusitis Nasal polyps Eosinophilic disorders Immunodeficiency Asthma Immunology Cough [massgeneral.org]

Diffuse panbronchiolitis (DPB) is a progressive inflammatory airway disease characterized by a chronic cough, copious sputum expectation, dyspnea, and chronic sinusitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bronchial Asthma

She denied any chest pain, cough, fever, orthopnea, or leg swelling. She was afebrile and normotensive, and her physical examination was unremarkable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Asthma Overview Asthma symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness, are common in an asthma attack. [webmd.com]

[…] chronic lung disorder that is marked by recurring episodes of airway obstruction (as from bronchospasm) manifested by labored breathing accompanied especially by wheezing and coughing [merriam-webster.com]

Pulmonary Emphysema

[…] in the morning Coughing up clear sputum (mucus from deep in the lungs) Wheezing Shortness of breath with activity As the disease progresses, patients may experience: Increased [umms.org]

The most frequent cause is the violent strain attending the paroxysm of coughing in bronchitis, whooping-cough, or asthma. [henriettes-herb.com]

We present the case of a 6-year-old white boy with chronic cough and dyspnea on exertion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This makes it hard to cough up mucus, which causes more coughing. More coughing makes the tubes more irritated. This creates more mucus. [copdfoundation.org]

BACKGROUND: Cough and sputum production (symptoms of bronchitis) are common in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic bronchitis It is defined clinically as persistent productive cough for at least 3 months in 2 (or more) consecutive years. [symptoma.com]

Pneumonia

Cough is often distressing for patients with pneumonia. Accordingly they often use over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications (mucolytics or cough suppressants). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Objective measurements of cough indices (cough frequency, cough receptor sensitivity). [dx.doi.org]

[…] the cough is secondary to acute pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atelectasis

Treatment includes maintaining coughing and deep breathing and treating the cause. [merckmanuals.com]

The cough mode interrupts the vibration mode and forces secretions towards the pharynx. The lateral decubitus position was useful for postural drainage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Periodic deep breaths, which people take unconsciously, and coughing also help keep alveoli open. [merck.com]

Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

BACKGROUND: Cough hypersensitivity may be related to the pathogenesis of upper airway cough syndrome (UACS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chart: Upper Airway Cough Syndrome Dr. [authorstream.com]

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

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Among individual signs and symptoms, cough alone had the highest sensitivity to detect laboratory-confirmed RSV [96 %, 95 % CI (95-98)]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Signs and symptoms The first symptoms are usually: fever runny nose cough wheezing. Ear infections are common. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

And do not give cough medicine to children under four. It is also important to get enough fluids to prevent dehydration. [medlineplus.gov]

Acute Laryngitis

Chronic cough: Persists for more than 8 weeks. Productive cough: Cough than brings up phlegm. Dry cough: Cough that does not bring up phlegm. [foundation.chestnet.org]

We've all had them, but what causes a cough? "It's irritation in the throat, which causes the cough reflex," says Dr. [wired.co.uk]

Dry cough. [rachicks.com]

Allergic Asthma

Kids may say they’re too tired to play, but parents should check for wheezing or coughing. [health.clevelandclinic.org]

In cough variant asthma, coughing is the only symptom. However, severe coughing can lead to difficulty breathing and asthma attacks. [nyallergy.com]

Warning signs include shortness of breath, changes in sleeping habits, persistent nocturnal cough, post-exercise weakness and fatigue, post-exercise wheezing or coughing, [symptoma.com]

Pulmonary Edema

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a form of high altitude illness characterized by cough, dyspnea upon exertion progressing to dyspnea at rest and eventual death, seen [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tachycardia Orthopnea Distended Jugular veins Noisy, wet respirations that do not clear with coughing. Cough with Frothy, blood-tinged sputum. 7. [slideshare.net]

Associated symptoms included cough, weakness, expectoration of froth, chest discomfort, orthopnea, wheezing, hemoptysis, and dizziness. [archive.rubicon-foundation.org]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Lung

[…] lung problems, such as bronchitis or pneumonia Coughing up phlegm or mucus, especially if it is tinged with blood Coughing up blood Pain or aching in your chest, shoulder, [iaslc.org]

[…] 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]

There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer, but many people with the condition eventually develop symptoms including: a persistent cough coughing [nhs.uk]

Chronic Bronchitis

Objective measurements of cough indices (cough frequency, cough receptor sensitivity, cough amplitude). [doi.org]

[…] score indicates more coughing Children: cough score after three days cough score Follow‐up: mean 3 days The mean children: cough score after 3 days in the intervention groups [doi.org]

Outcomes were measured through a three‐hour continuous cough recording, measuring cough bouts, cough components, cough effort, cough intensity and cough latency. [doi.org]

Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

The most common symptoms of lung cancer are: A cough that does not go away or gets worse Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm) Chest pain that is often [cancer.org]

Symptoms may include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and more. [verywellhealth.com]

Like other types of lung cancer, symptoms can include: Coughing that lasts or gets worse Chest pain that often hurts more when you cough, laugh, or take deep breaths Hoarseness [webmd.com]