• Cough is the symptom of an involuntary reflex forcefully expelling air from the lungs.
• Cough can result from:
· allergies
· postnasal drip
· asthma
· infections of the airways, throat and lungs.
· acid reflux from the stomach (often silent, without heart burn)
· lung cancer
• Chronic cough should always be evaluated by your doctor.
This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical
advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment
plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.
Updated March 1st 2009