Causes of acute cough

The possible causes of a cough depend on whether it is acute (less than 4 weeks) or chronic (longer than 4 weeks). Causes of acute cough include:
- Acute bronchitis, including upper respiratory tract infections
- Postnasal drip syndrome (mucus drainage from the nose into the throat or pharynx)
- Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary artery thromboembolism
- Heart failure
- Inhalation of a foreign body
Attention: Cough can be a symptom of a serious illness requiring immediate treatment. The most common symptoms include:
- Persistent dry cough
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
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