A Novant Health expert explains why lingering coughs can stick around for weeks and when it’s time to see a doctor.

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The ability to cough effectively is something many of us might take for granted. A lingering cough that carries on after a bout of flu might annoy you, but it’s also serving a crucial purpose. If your ...

Acute coughs are often caused by a minor illness and go away within a few weeks, while chronic coughs may be a symptom of something more serious. A cough is a reflex that your body uses to clear your ...

A morning cough may occur due to an illness or another health condition, such as allergies or asthma. But if the cough lingers, you may need medical treatment. Coughing is your body’s way of clearing ...

In severe cases, chronic coughing can also be accompanied by vomiting, lightheadedness, headaches, loss of bladder control, or fractured ribs. A chronic cough is usually diagnosed by method of ...

A subacute cough is a type of cough that persists for 3 to 8 weeks. It falls between an acute cough, which lasts less than 3 weeks, and a chronic cough, which lasts more than 8 weeks. A cough ...

Chronic coughing is a common symptom of lung cancer. If you have a chronic cough and don't know why, see your doctor. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) A cough that never goes away or gets worse over ...

A wet cough is one that produces mucus or phlegm. It’s also sometimes called a productive or chesty cough. An occasional cough is usually nothing to be worried about — it’s a normal reflex that helps ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...

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