What causes a chronic cough?

A chronic cough (lasting more than two weeks) may be caused by lung issues, post-nasal drip, sinus infections, acid reflux caused by poor diet/stress, or asthma. ENT surgeon Moshe Ephrat, MD, explains the various causes and what you can do.

When your cough isn’t caused by a cold or allergy, it may be time to call a healthcare provider.

Do you have a nagging cough that just won’t go away? It could be atypical, or “walking” pneumonia.

Get the dirt on what causes allergies and asthma.

Is this the reason you're wheezing?

Existing health conditions and other factors can put a person at a greater risk for this serious bacterial infection.