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Top 5 reasons why your cough situation is not improving

Generally common cough and cold subsides on its own. However, some may experience phases of stubborn cough which refuses to go. Here is why your cough lingers.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : November 19, 2019 2:51 PM IST

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Persistent Cough

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Swollen Airways

Chronic cough is a common symptom of a cold or other viral infection. While most cold symptoms disappear in a few days, cough can hang around longer. This is because the virus which caused other cold symptoms also caused swelling in the airways and made them oversensitive. Therefore, even after the virus has left the system, cough remains. Also Read - Liver Health: 7 Signs of Liver Failure That Can Show Up In Your Legs And Feet At Night

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Underlying Health Condition

Underlying health problems such as allergies and asthma can be the cause of chronic cough. These conditions can be triggered due to cold or change in environment. Acid reflux has also been linked to causing chronic cough. Cough caused by an underlying disease is usually accompanied by heartburn, burping and regurgitation.

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Nasal Spray

Using nasal decongestant sprays may help with a stuffy nose, but don’t use them for more than 3 days. If you have, then chances are your cough is the result of that mistake. This is called rebound effect of nasal spray. Too much use of spray can make your nasal membranes to swell, which triggers more congestion, thus more coughing.