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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Health Tip of the Day 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. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK How We're Finding New Ways to Stay Fit Right Now READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT 5 Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot READ NOW  › What Is the World Health Organization? READ NOW  › 4 Causes of Arthritis READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy