Causes Of Cough

Causes¹

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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