COUGH What is Cough ? Causes of Cough Coughing is a reflex action that helps in clearing the airways from irritants, mucus, or foreign particles. Here are te various causes of cough can Respiratory Infections: Common cold, flu, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Allergies: Reaction to pollen, dust, mold, or animal dander. Irritants: Smoke, strong odors, or air pollution. Aspiration: Inhalation of any food, liquid, or a foreign object into the airway. Post-infectious Cough: It is Persistent cough post respiratory infection. Whooping Cough (Pertussis): A bacterial infection causing prolonged coughing fits. ( barking cough) Asthma: Often associated with wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing at night. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Affects smokers or those with chronic lung disease. Tuberculosis (TB): Persistent cough, often with blood-tinged sputum. Postnasal Drip: From allergies, sinusitis, or rhinitis causing mucus to drip down the throat. Chronic Sinusitis: Prolonged sinus infection also leads to cough. Gastrointestinal Causes are _ Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Acid reflux irritates the throat and triggers a cough. Various Cardiac Causes are Heart Failure: It leads to fluid buildup in the lungs, thus causing a wet or dry Other Causes are Lung Cancer Interstitial Lung Disease Psychogenic Cough: Triggered by stress or psychological factors. When to See Ent specialist near you or Best Ent Doctor. Cough lasting for more than three weeks. When Cough is accompanied by fever, weight loss, or night sweats. When there is Blood in sputum ( cough) Breathing difficulty or chest pain. Wheezing or sudden onset of a severe cough. Book a consultation today at 7506075076 with Mumbai’s best and trusted ENT specialist at Mulund, Dr. Sheetal Radia, and experience a path to better throat health with personalized, high-quality care.