2024年6月21日 · A chronic dry cough can linger as a symptom of an upper respiratory infection that continues after the disease clears. However, coughs that last longer than eight weeks are typically caused by an underlying medical condition.

2025年1月8日 · A persistent dry cough may have many possible causes. It’s advisable to see a doctor if you have a cough that lasts for more than a few weeks.

2024年10月29日 · A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children. A chronic cough is more than just annoying. It can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling very tired. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting and lightheadedness, and even break a rib.

2022年4月1日 · It's common to have a cough for weeks after an upper respiratory infection. When a cough lasts six weeks or longer, doctors may order a chest x-ray to check for an underlying lung problem. Chronic coughing also can result from medications, postnasal drip, acid reflux, or …

2024年1月22日 · Dry coughs are often temporary and rarely a cause for concern. However, a chronic, dry cough may be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as asthma or GERD.

2024年6月5日 · A persistent dry cough is common after having an upper respiratory infection like a cold or the flu. It will typically go away on its own. A dry cough that lingers may have an underlying cause that requires additional treatment.

2023年8月28日 · There are several reasons why a cough may stay with you. The explanation could be as simple as allergies or a lingering infection, but it could also be more serious. It’s important to get...

2021年9月29日 · When you have an unproductive dry cough, you essentially cough up air. A dry cough that is very vigorous or lasts longer than three weeks (chronic cough) can strain your lungs or chest muscles. You may develop chest pain with the cough. Most people have a feeling of chest tightness with a dry cough.

2024年8月29日 · It is also called an unproductive cough since it does not produce phlegm or mucus. A dry cough can be classified as acute or chronic, based on its duration. A dry cough often occurs as a result of an u pper respiratory infection and resolves with the course of …

2024年7月28日 · Doctors describe a persistent, or 'chronic' cough as one lasting more than 8 weeks. Three to 8 weeks is 'sub-acute' and fewer than 3 weeks is 'acute', meaning short-term. The time your cough lasts is important because long lasting (chronic) coughs usually have different causes and treatments to others.