The causes of chronic cough are varied and involve different systems. In this article, we explain what irritants are and other factors that can trigger a cough. Why do irritants and other factors trigger a cough? There are many irritants and triggers that can cause or [...]
The causes of chronic cough are varied and involve different systems. In this article, we explain what gastroesophageal reflux is. Why does gastroesophageal reflux trigger coughing? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition caused by the release of esophageal contents in the opposite direction to normal.
The causes of chronic cough are varied and involve different immune systems. In this article, we explain what ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) are. Why do some medications for hypertension or heart failure trigger coughing? ACE inhibitors are [...]
The causes of chronic cough are varied and related to different systems. In this article, we explain what heart disease is. Why does heart disease trigger coughing? There are several cardiovascular diseases, such as left ventricular failure (LVF), pulmonary infarction, and aortic aneurysm, which [...]
The causes of chronic cough are varied and related to different systems. In this article, we explain what cystic fibrosis is. Why does cystic fibrosis trigger coughing? It's a genetic condition that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs of the body. The [...]
The causes of chronic cough are varied and involve different respiratory systems. In this article, we explain what pulmonary fibrosis is. Why does pulmonary fibrosis trigger coughing? Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease in which inflammation and scarring occur around the air sacs of the lungs.
The causes of chronic cough are varied and related to different systems. In this article, we explain what lung cancer is. Why does lung cancer trigger coughing? When we talk about cancer, we refer to the uncontrolled growth of cells in an area of the body. In the [...]
The causes of chronic cough are varied and related to different respiratory systems. In this article, we explain what bronchiectasis is. Why does bronchiectasis trigger coughing? Bronchiectasis is an irreversible widening or dilation of parts of the airways (bronchi) as a result of an injury to the respiratory system.
The causes of chronic cough are varied and involve different respiratory systems. In this article, we explain what chronic bronchitis is. Why does chronic bronchitis trigger a cough? When we talk about bronchitis, we refer to inflammation and irritation of the airways (bronchi). This inflammation causes [...]
The causes of chronic cough are varied and related to different respiratory systems. In this article, we explain what asthma is. Why does asthma trigger coughing? Asthma is a disease characterized by inflammation of the airways in response to a wide variety of triggering stimuli, which [...]
