Causes Of Cough
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| Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)1 | GERD occurs when stomach contents move up into the lower esophagus. The acidic contents irritate the nerves which can trigger a cough1 |
| Viral illnesses2 | A common cold is sometimes accompanied by a productive cough. Coughing occurs when the mucus accumulates and needs to be expectorated2 |
| Postnasal drip2 | When mucus drips down your throat it stimulates nerves that cause one to cough2 |
| Asthma1 | Coughing is a symptom of Asthma where bronchospasm induces turbulent airflow which initiates cough1 |
| Stress1 | A cough can be caused by mental factors which result in physical symptoms1 |
| Medication1 | Some blood-pressure medications can cause cough – while a variety of over-the-counter medication can help control cough1 |
| Environmental irritants1 | Irritants in the environment can trigger a cough. Both polluted air and very dry clean air can trigger a cough1 |
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