| | Coughing is one of the most common reasons why people visit their doctors. When symptoms last for more than a few weeks, the cough would be diagnosed as being chronic. The most common causes of chronic cough include post nasal drip, asthma and acid reflux. Post nasal drip, caused by allergic rhinitis, and asthma certainly could be caused by allergies, which could be worse seasonally. Have you noticed that your cough seems to be worse along with your seasonal allergies? It is certainly possible for a cough to be worse seasonly, which may mean that the cough is due to asthma or post nasal drip caused by seasonal allergic rhinitis. Allergy testing may reveal positive testing for tree or grass pollens, and pulmonary function testing may reveal signs of asthma. A therapeutic trial of medications for allergic rhinitis or asthma may be helpful at differentiating the cause of cough. | | Causes of Chronic Cough Cough is the most common reason why people go to their primary doctor. In some cases, the cough has lasted less than 3 weeks, and is termed an "acute cough". A cough that has lasted for between 3 and 8 weeks is termed a "sub-acute cough". And coughing that has been going on for more than 8 weeks is termed a "chronic cough"... | What Caused Your Cough? A cough is the most common reason why people see their doctor. Most of the time, the cough lasts for only a few days. Sometimes, however, a cough can last for weeks to months, and even years in some cases. Have you had a chronic cough that you were able to finally get rid of? What was the cause of your cough, and what was the solution? Share your experience, and read about others', about how you were able to get rid of your cough... | Seasonal Allergies A seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger that is typically only present for part of the year, such as spring or fall. This type of allergy refers to a pollen allergy, such as trees, weeds and grasses. Perennial allergies, on the other hand, are usually present year-round, and include allergens such as pet dander and house dust mite. Molds can be a seasonal or perennial allergy trigger... | | | | | Allergies Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |
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