
How Do I Know If My Cough Is Chronic?
If you want to determine if you need treatment for a chronic cough, you need to be able to identify one. Knowing the difference between a minor nagging cough and a persistent, chronic cough will help you get the right treatment.
The main thing to remember is that the duration of your cough is what indicates a chronic cough. Coughing that lasts more than a few days such as what you deal with when you have a cold or the flu is normal. However, doctors consider a chronic cough a coughing condition that lasts almost 2 months or more. Once you move into that realm, it’s a good idea to learn about common causes, treatment, and medical options.