| Chronic Cough? 8 Possible Causes and Slim Down—at Any Age |
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You've been coughing for weeks. How do you know if it's a hard-to-shake cold or something more serious? Only a doctor can tell for sure what's behind your hacking. A number of conditions could be to blame, such as asthma; postnasal drip; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious, progressive disease that includes both emphysema and bronchitis. Read more about COPD and some common (and relatively uncommon) culprits in chronic cough.The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.Copyright © 2010 Health Media Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved.The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments. See the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for more information. [Read the full article] The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.Copyright © 2010 Health Media Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved.The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments. See the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for more information.The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.Copyright © 2010 Health Media Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved.The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments. See the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for more information. [Read the full article] |








