If your cough is wearing you down, there’s good news – relief is out there.
We asked Syed Hussain, MD, medical director of Hartford HealthCare Urgent Care, to break down the most common causes of your cough and share five simple ways to start feeling better today.
Every cough has a cause.
And figuring it out is the first step to feeling better. Dr. Hussain breaks down the most common causes:
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- Asthma: When asthma isn’t controlled, it often leads to a dry cough and wheezing. Managing asthma better can help stop the cough.
- GERD: Acid reflux can cause heartburn and a nagging cough. Medication and sleeping with your upper body elevated can make a big difference.
- Respiratory illnesses: Sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia or postnasal drip often come with coughs and other symptoms like sinus pressure, shortness of breath or fever.
- Smoking: This is a big one. Quitting helps your cough – and your overall health.
- Medications: Certain blood pressure medications like ACE inhibitors or lisinopril can trigger coughing.
