With cold and flu season in full swing, many Canadians might be stuck with a cough that feels neverending. For those who have a cough that just won't quit, they might be wondering if it's time to see a doctor.
Post-infectious coughs will usually resolve within eight weeks, but is something more concerning going on?
The lingering cough is what one respirologist calls a post-infectious cough, and says the cough can stick around from lingering inflammation, even if they’re no longer sick with a respiratory infection.
Global News' Naomi Barghiel has the details.
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Post-infectious coughs will usually resolve within eight weeks, but is something more concerning going on?
The lingering cough is what one respirologist calls a post-infectious cough, and says the cough can stick around from lingering inflammation, even if they’re no longer sick with a respiratory infection.
Global News' Naomi Barghiel has the details.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10219029/persistent-cough-causes-treatment
Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc
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