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Calculated Shard: 86 (from laksa150)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa086.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.asthmaallergycenters.com/education/chronic-cough/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.asthmaallergycenters.com/education/chronic-cough/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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This type of cough interferes with sleep, social activities and bladder control (particularly with females). Causes of upper airway cough include: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Postnasal Drip Syndrome from Rhinitis and\/or Sinusitis, ACE Inhibitors and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.\nAcid Reflux\nGastroesophageal reflux (also known as acid reflux) occurs when acid from the stomach flows back (refluxes) into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the stomach and the throat. Many people with a cough due to reflux have heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth, however, some patients with GERD have a cough as their only symptom. Substances that increase reflux include high fat foods, chocolate, soft drinks, red wine, acidic juices and excessive alcohol. Avoid eating for two to three hours before lying down. Elevate the head of the bed at least six to eight inches. Lose weight if you are overweight. Quitting smoking may also help reduce acid reflux.\nPostnasal Drip Syndrome\nPostnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip or flow into the back of the throat from the nose. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Some people have so-called “silent” postnasal drip, which causes no symptoms other than a cough.\nUse of ACE inhibitors – Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks.\nUse of ACE inhibitors\nMedications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks.\nVocal Cord Dysfunction\nThis is an abnormal opening and closing of the vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling. Vocal Cord Dysfunction is typically secondary to postnasal drip, mouth breathing or acid reflux. Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth can help reduce the spasm.\nLower Airway Cough\nThis type of cough is most common in children. Most common causes include: Cough Variant Asthma and Bronchitis. To help manage a lower airway cough, identify the cause through testing which may involve chest x-rays and CT’s of the chest and neck. Treatment includes short term cough suppressants.\nAsthma\/Cough variant asthma\nAsthma is the second most frequent cause of chronic cough in adults and is the leading cause in children. In addition to coughing, you may also wheeze or feel short of breath. However, some people have a condition known as cough variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma-related cough may be seasonal, may follow an upper respiratory injection or may get worse with exposure to cold, dry air or certain fumes\/fragrances.\nRespiratory tract infections\/Bronchitis\nAn upper respiratory infection such as a cold can cause a cough that lasts one to two weeks. This may be due to postnasal drip (as described above) or to irritability in the airways that have developed as a result of the infection. In almost all cases of bacterial tracheobronchitis, patients will have a cough that procures sputum. Sputum can range in color from light yellow to dark green or even brown. If such colored sputum or postnasal drip remains unimproved for more than 10 to 14 days, then antibiotics may be required in order to treat the infection.\nChronic Bronchitis\nChronic bronchitis is a condition in which the airways are irritated causing a cough and sometimes phlegm. Most people with chronic bronchitis are current or past smokers.\nLung Cancer\nAlthough lung cancer can cause coughing, very few people with a chronic cough have lung cancer. Cancer is possible (especially if you are a smoker) when a cough changes suddenly and\/or coughing up blood occurs. Cancer is also possible if the cough persists for more than one month after quitting smoking.\nPostinfectious Cough\nPatients who complain of a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks after experiencing acute symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection may have a postinfectious cough. Such patients are considered to have a subacute cough if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks. In most patients, a specific etiologic agent will not be identified.\nCough suppression\nIf the cause of a cough cannot be determined after a thorough evaluation, a medication that suppresses your cough may be recommended.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/#content)\n\n[9 Locations](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/locations\/)\n\n[269-968-3030](<tel: 269-968-3030>)\n\n[Patient Portal](https:\/\/mmdpas.modulemd.com\/PatientPortal\/login)\n\n[![asthma allergy centers logo transparent](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asthma-allergy-centers-logo-transparent-222x90.jpg)](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/about-us\/)\n  - [Conditions Treated](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/conditions-treated\/)\n  - [Locations](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/locations\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [Our Providers](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/our-providers\/)\n- [For Patients](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - [For Patients](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/for-patients\/)\n  - [New Patient Info](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/new-patient-info\/)\n  - [Patient Education](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/patient-education\/)\n  - [Payment & Insurance](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/payment-insurance\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/blog\/)\n- [Staff Login](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - [Our Office](https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/mail\/)\n  - [ModuleMD](https:\/\/mmdpas.modulemd.com\/SBT03_007\/Core\/Classic\/common\/NewAuthentication.aspx)\n\n[![asthma allergy centers logo transparent](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asthma-allergy-centers-logo-transparent-222x90.jpg)](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/)\n\n[9 Locations](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/locations\/)\n\n[269-968-3030](<tel: 269-968-3030>)\n\n[Patient Portal](https:\/\/mmdpas.modulemd.com\/PatientPortal\/login)\n\n[![asthma allergy centers logo transparent](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asthma-allergy-centers-logo-transparent-222x90.jpg)](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/about-us\/)\n  - [Conditions Treated](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/conditions-treated\/)\n  - [Locations](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/locations\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [Our Providers](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/our-providers\/)\n- [For Patients](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - [For Patients](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/for-patients\/)\n  - [New Patient Info](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/new-patient-info\/)\n  - [Patient Education](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/patient-education\/)\n  - [Payment & Insurance](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/payment-insurance\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/blog\/)\n- [Staff Login](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - [Our Office](https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/mail\/)\n  - [ModuleMD](https:\/\/mmdpas.modulemd.com\/SBT03_007\/Core\/Classic\/common\/NewAuthentication.aspx)\n\n[![asthma allergy centers logo transparent](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asthma-allergy-centers-logo-transparent-222x90.jpg)](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/)\n\n# Chronic Cough\nChronic cough is usually defined as a cough that lasts for 6 to 8 weeks or longer. Most of the time, chronic cough has an underlying cause and needs to be evaluated.\n\n## Upper Airway Cough\nIn general, it is not life-threatening and is more of a quality of life issue. It is typically a dry cough that is most common in elder individuals. This type of cough interferes with sleep, social activities and bladder control (particularly with females). Causes of upper airway cough include: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Postnasal Drip Syndrome from Rhinitis and\/or Sinusitis, ACE Inhibitors and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.\n\n### Acid Reflux\nGastroesophageal reflux (also known as acid reflux) occurs when acid from the stomach flows back (refluxes) into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the stomach and the throat. Many people with a cough due to reflux have heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth, however, some patients with GERD have a cough as their only symptom. Substances that increase reflux include high fat foods, chocolate, soft drinks, red wine, acidic juices and excessive alcohol. Avoid eating for two to three hours before lying down. Elevate the head of the bed at least six to eight inches. Lose weight if you are overweight. Quitting smoking may also help reduce acid reflux.\n\n### Postnasal Drip Syndrome\nPostnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip or flow into the back of the throat from the nose. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Some people have so-called “silent” postnasal drip, which causes no symptoms other than a cough.\n\nUse of ACE inhibitors – Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks.\n\n### Use of ACE inhibitors\nMedications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks.\n\n### Vocal Cord Dysfunction\nThis is an abnormal opening and closing of the vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling. Vocal Cord Dysfunction is typically secondary to postnasal drip, mouth breathing or acid reflux. Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth can help reduce the spasm.\n\n### Lower Airway Cough\nThis type of cough is most common in children. Most common causes include: Cough Variant Asthma and Bronchitis. To help manage a lower airway cough, identify the cause through testing which may involve chest x-rays and CT’s of the chest and neck. Treatment includes short term cough suppressants.\n\n### Asthma\/Cough variant asthma\nAsthma is the second most frequent cause of chronic cough in adults and is the leading cause in children. In addition to coughing, you may also wheeze or feel short of breath. However, some people have a condition known as cough variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma-related cough may be seasonal, may follow an upper respiratory injection or may get worse with exposure to cold, dry air or certain fumes\/fragrances.\n\n### Respiratory tract infections\/Bronchitis\nAn upper respiratory infection such as a cold can cause a cough that lasts one to two weeks. This may be due to postnasal drip (as described above) or to irritability in the airways that have developed as a result of the infection. In almost all cases of bacterial tracheobronchitis, patients will have a cough that procures sputum. Sputum can range in color from light yellow to dark green or even brown. If such colored sputum or postnasal drip remains unimproved for more than 10 to 14 days, then antibiotics may be required in order to treat the infection.\n\n### Chronic Bronchitis\nChronic bronchitis is a condition in which the airways are irritated causing a cough and sometimes phlegm. Most people with chronic bronchitis are current or past smokers.\n\n### Lung Cancer\nAlthough lung cancer can cause coughing, very few people with a chronic cough have lung cancer. Cancer is possible (especially if you are a smoker) when a cough changes suddenly and\/or coughing up blood occurs. Cancer is also possible if the cough persists for more than one month after quitting smoking.\n\n### Postinfectious Cough\nPatients who complain of a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks after experiencing acute symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection may have a postinfectious cough. Such patients are considered to have a subacute cough if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks. In most patients, a specific etiologic agent will not be identified.\n### Cough suppression\nIf the cause of a cough cannot be determined after a thorough evaluation, a medication that suppresses your cough may be recommended.\n\n## Featured Services\n[Allergy Treatment](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/conditions-treated\/)\n\n[asthma](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/condition\/asthma\/)\n\n[eczema](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/condition\/eczema\/)\n\n[Insect Allergies](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/insect-bites-or-sting-allergies\/)\n\n[Food Allergies](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/condition\/food-allergy\/)\n\n[Pet Allergies](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/pet-allergies\/)\n\n[Hives](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/condition\/hives\/)\n\n[Drug Allergies](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/condition\/drug-allergy\/)\n\n## Schedule a Consultation\n\\*All indicated fields must be completed.  \n Please include non-medical questions and correspondence only.\n\n[![Location Map:](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/map_all_wide_1774368367.jpg)](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/contact-us\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.asthmaallergycenters.com\/education\/chronic-cough\/)\n  - 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Most of the time, chronic cough has an underlying cause and needs to be evaluated.\n\nUpper Airway Cough\n\nIn general, it is not life-threatening and is more of a quality of life issue. It is typically a dry cough that is most common in elder individuals. This type of cough interferes with sleep, social activities and bladder control (particularly with females). Causes of upper airway cough include: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Postnasal Drip Syndrome from Rhinitis and\/or Sinusitis, ACE Inhibitors and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.\n\nAcid Reflux\n\nGastroesophageal reflux (also known as acid reflux) occurs when acid from the stomach flows back (refluxes) into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the stomach and the throat. Many people with a cough due to reflux have heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth, however, some patients with GERD have a cough as their only symptom. Substances that increase reflux include high fat foods, chocolate, soft drinks, red wine, acidic juices and excessive alcohol. Avoid eating for two to three hours before lying down. Elevate the head of the bed at least six to eight inches. Lose weight if you are overweight. Quitting smoking may also help reduce acid reflux.\n\nPostnasal Drip Syndrome\n\nPostnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip or flow into the back of the throat from the nose. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Some people have so-called “silent” postnasal drip, which causes no symptoms other than a cough.\n\nUse of ACE inhibitors – Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks.\n\nUse of ACE inhibitors\n\nMedications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks.\n\nVocal Cord Dysfunction\n\nThis is an abnormal opening and closing of the vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling. Vocal Cord Dysfunction is typically secondary to postnasal drip, mouth breathing or acid reflux. Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth can help reduce the spasm.\n\nLower Airway Cough\n\nThis type of cough is most common in children. Most common causes include: Cough Variant Asthma and Bronchitis. To help manage a lower airway cough, identify the cause through testing which may involve chest x-rays and CT’s of the chest and neck. Treatment includes short term cough suppressants.\n\nAsthma\/Cough variant asthma\n\nAsthma is the second most frequent cause of chronic cough in adults and is the leading cause in children. In addition to coughing, you may also wheeze or feel short of breath. However, some people have a condition known as cough variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma-related cough may be seasonal, may follow an upper respiratory injection or may get worse with exposure to cold, dry air or certain fumes\/fragrances.\n\nRespiratory tract infections\/Bronchitis\n\nAn upper respiratory infection such as a cold can cause a cough that lasts one to two weeks. This may be due to postnasal drip (as described above) or to irritability in the airways that have developed as a result of the infection. In almost all cases of bacterial tracheobronchitis, patients will have a cough that procures sputum. Sputum can range in color from light yellow to dark green or even brown. If such colored sputum or postnasal drip remains unimproved for more than 10 to 14 days, then antibiotics may be required in order to treat the infection.\n\nChronic Bronchitis\n\nChronic bronchitis is a condition in which the airways are irritated causing a cough and sometimes phlegm. Most people with chronic bronchitis are current or past smokers.\n\nLung Cancer\n\nAlthough lung cancer can cause coughing, very few people with a chronic cough have lung cancer. Cancer is possible (especially if you are a smoker) when a cough changes suddenly and\/or coughing up blood occurs. Cancer is also possible if the cough persists for more than one month after quitting smoking.\n\nPostinfectious Cough\n\nPatients who complain of a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks after experiencing acute symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection may have a postinfectious cough. Such patients are considered to have a subacute cough if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks. In most patients, a specific etiologic agent will not be identified.\n\nCough suppression\n\nIf the cause of a cough cannot be determined after a thorough evaluation, a medication that suppresses your cough may be recommended.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Chronic cough is usually defined as a cough that lasts for 6 to 8 weeks or longer. Most of the time, chronic cough has an underlying cause and needs to be evaluated. Upper Airway Cough In general, it is not life-threatening and is more of a quality of life issue. It is typically a dry cough that is most common in elder individuals. This type of cough interferes with sleep, social activities and bladder control (particularly with females). Causes of upper airway cough include: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Postnasal Drip Syndrome from Rhinitis and/or Sinusitis, ACE Inhibitors and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Acid Reflux Gastroesophageal reflux (also known as acid reflux) occurs when acid from the stomach flows back (refluxes) into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the stomach and the throat. Many people with a cough due to reflux have heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth, however, some patients with GERD have a cough as their only symptom. Substances that increase reflux include high fat foods, chocolate, soft drinks, red wine, acidic juices and excessive alcohol. Avoid eating for two to three hours before lying down. Elevate the head of the bed at least six to eight inches. Lose weight if you are overweight. Quitting smoking may also help reduce acid reflux. Postnasal Drip Syndrome Postnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip or flow into the back of the throat from the nose. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Some people have so-called “silent” postnasal drip, which causes no symptoms other than a cough. Use of ACE inhibitors – Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks. Use of ACE inhibitors Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks. Vocal Cord Dysfunction This is an abnormal opening and closing of the vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling. Vocal Cord Dysfunction is typically secondary to postnasal drip, mouth breathing or acid reflux. Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth can help reduce the spasm. Lower Airway Cough This type of cough is most common in children. Most common causes include: Cough Variant Asthma and Bronchitis. To help manage a lower airway cough, identify the cause through testing which may involve chest x-rays and CT’s of the chest and neck. Treatment includes short term cough suppressants. Asthma/Cough variant asthma Asthma is the second most frequent cause of chronic cough in adults and is the leading cause in children. In addition to coughing, you may also wheeze or feel short of breath. However, some people have a condition known as cough variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma-related cough may be seasonal, may follow an upper respiratory injection or may get worse with exposure to cold, dry air or certain fumes/fragrances. Respiratory tract infections/Bronchitis An upper respiratory infection such as a cold can cause a cough that lasts one to two weeks. This may be due to postnasal drip (as described above) or to irritability in the airways that have developed as a result of the infection. In almost all cases of bacterial tracheobronchitis, patients will have a cough that procures sputum. Sputum can range in color from light yellow to dark green or even brown. If such colored sputum or postnasal drip remains unimproved for more than 10 to 14 days, then antibiotics may be required in order to treat the infection. Chronic Bronchitis Chronic bronchitis is a condition in which the airways are irritated causing a cough and sometimes phlegm. Most people with chronic bronchitis are current or past smokers. Lung Cancer Although lung cancer can cause coughing, very few people with a chronic cough have lung cancer. Cancer is possible (especially if you are a smoker) when a cough changes suddenly and/or coughing up blood occurs. Cancer is also possible if the cough persists for more than one month after quitting smoking. Postinfectious Cough Patients who complain of a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks after experiencing acute symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection may have a postinfectious cough. Such patients are considered to have a subacute cough if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks. In most patients, a specific etiologic agent will not be identified. Cough suppression If the cause of a cough cannot be determined after a thorough evaluation, a medication that suppresses your cough may be recommended.
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Most of the time, chronic cough has an underlying cause and needs to be evaluated. ## Upper Airway Cough In general, it is not life-threatening and is more of a quality of life issue. It is typically a dry cough that is most common in elder individuals. This type of cough interferes with sleep, social activities and bladder control (particularly with females). Causes of upper airway cough include: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Postnasal Drip Syndrome from Rhinitis and/or Sinusitis, ACE Inhibitors and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. ### Acid Reflux Gastroesophageal reflux (also known as acid reflux) occurs when acid from the stomach flows back (refluxes) into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the stomach and the throat. Many people with a cough due to reflux have heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth, however, some patients with GERD have a cough as their only symptom. Substances that increase reflux include high fat foods, chocolate, soft drinks, red wine, acidic juices and excessive alcohol. Avoid eating for two to three hours before lying down. Elevate the head of the bed at least six to eight inches. Lose weight if you are overweight. Quitting smoking may also help reduce acid reflux. ### Postnasal Drip Syndrome Postnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip or flow into the back of the throat from the nose. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Some people have so-called “silent” postnasal drip, which causes no symptoms other than a cough. Use of ACE inhibitors – Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks. ### Use of ACE inhibitors Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks. ### Vocal Cord Dysfunction This is an abnormal opening and closing of the vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling. Vocal Cord Dysfunction is typically secondary to postnasal drip, mouth breathing or acid reflux. Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth can help reduce the spasm. ### Lower Airway Cough This type of cough is most common in children. Most common causes include: Cough Variant Asthma and Bronchitis. To help manage a lower airway cough, identify the cause through testing which may involve chest x-rays and CT’s of the chest and neck. Treatment includes short term cough suppressants. ### Asthma/Cough variant asthma Asthma is the second most frequent cause of chronic cough in adults and is the leading cause in children. In addition to coughing, you may also wheeze or feel short of breath. However, some people have a condition known as cough variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma-related cough may be seasonal, may follow an upper respiratory injection or may get worse with exposure to cold, dry air or certain fumes/fragrances. ### Respiratory tract infections/Bronchitis An upper respiratory infection such as a cold can cause a cough that lasts one to two weeks. This may be due to postnasal drip (as described above) or to irritability in the airways that have developed as a result of the infection. In almost all cases of bacterial tracheobronchitis, patients will have a cough that procures sputum. Sputum can range in color from light yellow to dark green or even brown. If such colored sputum or postnasal drip remains unimproved for more than 10 to 14 days, then antibiotics may be required in order to treat the infection. ### Chronic Bronchitis Chronic bronchitis is a condition in which the airways are irritated causing a cough and sometimes phlegm. Most people with chronic bronchitis are current or past smokers. ### Lung Cancer Although lung cancer can cause coughing, very few people with a chronic cough have lung cancer. Cancer is possible (especially if you are a smoker) when a cough changes suddenly and/or coughing up blood occurs. Cancer is also possible if the cough persists for more than one month after quitting smoking. ### Postinfectious Cough Patients who complain of a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks after experiencing acute symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection may have a postinfectious cough. Such patients are considered to have a subacute cough if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks. 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Readable Markdown	Chronic cough is usually defined as a cough that lasts for 6 to 8 weeks or longer. Most of the time, chronic cough has an underlying cause and needs to be evaluated. Upper Airway Cough In general, it is not life-threatening and is more of a quality of life issue. It is typically a dry cough that is most common in elder individuals. This type of cough interferes with sleep, social activities and bladder control (particularly with females). Causes of upper airway cough include: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Postnasal Drip Syndrome from Rhinitis and/or Sinusitis, ACE Inhibitors and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Acid Reflux Gastroesophageal reflux (also known as acid reflux) occurs when acid from the stomach flows back (refluxes) into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the stomach and the throat. Many people with a cough due to reflux have heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth, however, some patients with GERD have a cough as their only symptom. Substances that increase reflux include high fat foods, chocolate, soft drinks, red wine, acidic juices and excessive alcohol. Avoid eating for two to three hours before lying down. Elevate the head of the bed at least six to eight inches. Lose weight if you are overweight. Quitting smoking may also help reduce acid reflux. Postnasal Drip Syndrome Postnasal drip occurs when secretions from the nose drip or flow into the back of the throat from the nose. These secretions can irritate the throat and trigger a cough. Postnasal drip can develop in people with allergies, colds, vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Some people have so-called “silent” postnasal drip, which causes no symptoms other than a cough. Use of ACE inhibitors – Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks. Use of ACE inhibitors Medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, cause a chronic cough in up to 20% of patients. The cough is usually dry and hacking. Switching to another medication often improves the cough over the course of one to two weeks. Vocal Cord Dysfunction This is an abnormal opening and closing of the vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling. Vocal Cord Dysfunction is typically secondary to postnasal drip, mouth breathing or acid reflux. Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth can help reduce the spasm. Lower Airway Cough This type of cough is most common in children. Most common causes include: Cough Variant Asthma and Bronchitis. To help manage a lower airway cough, identify the cause through testing which may involve chest x-rays and CT’s of the chest and neck. Treatment includes short term cough suppressants. Asthma/Cough variant asthma Asthma is the second most frequent cause of chronic cough in adults and is the leading cause in children. In addition to coughing, you may also wheeze or feel short of breath. However, some people have a condition known as cough variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma-related cough may be seasonal, may follow an upper respiratory injection or may get worse with exposure to cold, dry air or certain fumes/fragrances. Respiratory tract infections/Bronchitis An upper respiratory infection such as a cold can cause a cough that lasts one to two weeks. This may be due to postnasal drip (as described above) or to irritability in the airways that have developed as a result of the infection. In almost all cases of bacterial tracheobronchitis, patients will have a cough that procures sputum. Sputum can range in color from light yellow to dark green or even brown. If such colored sputum or postnasal drip remains unimproved for more than 10 to 14 days, then antibiotics may be required in order to treat the infection. Chronic Bronchitis Chronic bronchitis is a condition in which the airways are irritated causing a cough and sometimes phlegm. Most people with chronic bronchitis are current or past smokers. Lung Cancer Although lung cancer can cause coughing, very few people with a chronic cough have lung cancer. Cancer is possible (especially if you are a smoker) when a cough changes suddenly and/or coughing up blood occurs. Cancer is also possible if the cough persists for more than one month after quitting smoking. Postinfectious Cough Patients who complain of a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks after experiencing acute symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection may have a postinfectious cough. Such patients are considered to have a subacute cough if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks. In most patients, a specific etiologic agent will not be identified. Cough suppression If the cause of a cough cannot be determined after a thorough evaluation, a medication that suppresses your cough may be recommended.
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