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2. Chronic cough - Wikipedia

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   Chronic cough. In clinical guidelines chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting more than 8 weeks in adults [1][2][3][4][5][6] and more than 4 weeks in children [2] (some studies suggest that a chronic cough must persist upwards of three months). [7] The prevalence of chronic cough is about 10% although the prevalence may differ depending on ...

3. Bronchitis - Wikipedia

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   [1] [10] The cough is sometimes referred to as a smoker's cough since it often results from smoking. When chronic bronchitis occurs together with decreased airflow it is known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [27] [26] Many people with chronic bronchitis have COPD; however, most people with COPD do not also have chronic bronchitis.

4. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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   An acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB), is a sudden worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms including shortness of breath, quantity and color of phlegm that typically lasts for several days. It may be triggered by an infection with bacteria ...

5. The One Type of Cough You Should Never, Ever Ignore - AOL

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   Lingering coughs are often due to an unresolved infection, virus or flare-up of an underlying health condition—such as lung disease or asthma —whereas a chronic cough can be a sign of asthma ...

6. When a Cough Won’t Go Away - AOL

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   Chronic cough is commonly associated with other health conditions, such as asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), upper airway cough syndrome (UACS) and non-asthmatic eosinophilic ...

7. Why are so many New Yorkers coughing? What's happening ... - AOL

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   Sub-acute cough: Lasts three to eight weeks. Can lead patients to seek medical care because it disrupts sleep, work, and social life. Chronic cough: Lasts more than eight weeks. Requires medical ...