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Persistent Cough
Hello everyone. I've had a lingering cough that won't seem to go away as I'm going on week number 5. About a month ago it started with a bad cold with a nasty cough involving coughing up yellow mucus with a runny nose and clogged sinuses. After about a week my cold symptoms subsided and the cough was really the only thing I had left. Currently, I'm still coughing although it's not as bad but I can feel the congestion in my chest. The mucus color is now clear which I think is a good sign. I also have seasonal alergies which I think does not help either. At what point should I start to be concerned? Thanks in advance!
Coughs can be a nuisance at the best of times, but they tend not to last for more than a couple of weeks. However, when they linger for more than three weeks, this is considered to be a persistent cough.
Although many persistent coughs can arise as a result of the residue of a viral infection such as the cold or flu, if you are concerned, you should get it checked out by a doctor to rule out a serious underlying cause.
West Valley Pediatric Dentist
| Salt Lake City Pediatric Dentist
Although many persistent coughs can arise as a result of the residue of a viral infection such as the cold or flu, if you are concerned, you should get it checked out by a doctor to rule out a serious underlying cause.
West Valley Pediatric Dentist
| Salt Lake City Pediatric Dentist
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