{"id":473,"date":"2018-11-21T10:14:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/throat\/chronic-cough\/"},"modified":"2018-11-27T14:49:18","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T22:49:18","slug":"chronic-cough","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/ent-services\/throat\/chronic-cough\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Cough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-528721618-2048x1018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-528721618.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-528721618-768x382.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts eight weeks or\nlonger. More than simply an annoyance, a lingering cough can disrupt your sleep\nand affect your work. It may be accompanied by other symptoms such as wheezing,\nshortness of breath, runny nose, congestion and heartburn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a persistent cough that doesn\u2019t disappear after\na reasonable amount of time, make an appointment with your physician for an\nevaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Chronic Cough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cough is your body\u2019s way of expelling a substance that is\nirritating the air passages. When cells lining the air passages become\nirritated, they trigger air in the lungs to be forced out under high pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic coughing can be triggered by a variety of factors.\nThese include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Postnasal drip.<\/li><li>Asthma.<\/li><li>Allergies.<\/li><li>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).<\/li><li>Upper respiratory tract infections. <\/li><li>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (includes\nbronchitis and emphysema).<\/li><li>Pertussis (whooping cough).<\/li><li>Air pollution.<\/li><li>ACE inhibitors (found in some medications used to\ntreat high blood pressure and heart disease).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Smokers are most at risk for developing a chronic cough, as\nare those exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Cough? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should contact your doctor if your cough is accompanied\nby fever, excessive phlegm production or blood; fails to improve after your\nother symptoms have disappeared; interferes with your daily activities or\nsleep; or you have difficulty breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Chronic Cough Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will discuss your medical history and give you a\nphysical exam before administering diagnostic tests designed to determine the cause\nof your chronic cough. An imaging test (X-rays or CT scan), lung function test,\nlab tests and endoscopic tests of the trachea, nostrils and esophagus are all\ncommon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the diagnosis is made, treatment can begin. If\nmedications are prescribed, they may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Antihistamines.<\/li><li>Decongestants<\/li><li>Asthma drugs.<\/li><li>Antibiotics.<\/li><li>Acid blockers.<\/li><li>Cough suppressants. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Home remedies incorporating lifestyle changes, such as quitting\nsmoking or adjusting your diet to eliminate foods that trigger acid reflux, can\nalso be effective. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts eight weeks or longer. More than simply an annoyance, a lingering cough can disrupt your sleep and affect your work. It may be accompanied by other symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, runny nose, congestion and heartburn. 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