Persistent Cough
Type: Symptom
Definition
A persistent (or chronic) cough lasts longer than 3–8 weeks. Often indicating an underlying issue like asthma, GERD, or smoking, and requires medical evaluation. May be dry, hacking, or productive (producing mucus), potentially indicating chronic bronchitis or, in rare cases, lung issues.
Clinical Details
A persistent (or chronic) cough lasts longer than 3–8 weeks, often indicating an underlying issue like asthma, GERD, or smoking, and requires medical evaluation.