Sunday, April 26, 2020

What a Lingering Cough After a Cold Means

Coughing is a reflex that can be triggered by both mechanical and chemical receptor stimulation. Mechanical receptors cause a cough when they are touched or moved. Chemical receptors respond when exposed to changes in temperature, exposure to acid, or other substances. But why do some coughs linger?
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What a Lingering Cough After a Cold Means
Following a common upper respiratory infection, as many as 25 of every 100 people will have a persistent post-viral cough. But, why? Here are some possible causes.
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