Why do we cough?
Irritants, allergens, medical conditions, and even certain medicines
can cause people to cough.1
Irritants, allergens, medical conditions, and even certain medicines
can cause people to cough.1
Smoking and inhaling
second-hand smoke
Air pollution
Paint fumes
Scented products,
such as perfumes
and air fresheners
Dust
Mold
Pollen
Animal Dander
Certain medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure, migraine, headache and glaucoma, can also cause chronic cough (cough for more than 8 weeks).1
The best way to treat a cough is to treat its cause. Your doctor may recommend cough
medicine if the cough causes a lot of discomfort.1