Chronic Cough Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a blanket term for conditions that include emphysema and bronchitis. These conditions can cause the passage of air to the lungs to be obstructed, and difficulties in absorbing oxygen from inhaled air. They can cause a number of other symptoms, including a chronic cough.
In cases of bronchitis, the cough will also cause the patient to cough up more than usual sputum. The causes of these conditions will vary, but many patients used to be heavy smokers. Other potential causes include exposure to damage chemicals and/or pollution, and some medical conditions can also be responsible.
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