What’s Causing My Cough? A cough can have many causes—from allergies to smoking. To effectively treat your cough, it’s important to determine the culprit:
Reasons for a Cough
- Air pollution
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Bronchitis
- Cold
- COPD
- GERD
- Respiratory tract infection
- Smoking
Can I Treat My Cough at Home?
In many cases, at-home remedies can help you find relief from a cough. Taking over-the-counter medications and throat lozenges, using a humidifier, and drinking plenty of fluids are all steps you can take to ease a cough. But sometimes, a doctor is needed.See a Doctor for a Cough If You…
- Are coughing up thick mucus
- Have a cough for longer than a week
- Have a fever in addition to your cough
- Experience shortness of breath
- Find yourself wheezing or gasping for breath