Overview A chronic cough is a cough that lasts in adults 8 weeks or longer or 4 weeks in children. A chronic cough is something more than just annoyance. A chronic cough may disturb your sleep and fatigue you. Chronic cough may cause serious cases of vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures. Although the issue that triggers chronic cough can often be difficult to recognize, the most common causes are tobacco use, postnasal drip, asthma, and acid reflux. Luckily, the chronic cough usually vanishes when the underlying condition is treated.…
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