Who is most likely to experience chronic cough?

Who is most likely to experience chronic cough?

People who use tobacco, especially smokers, are at a high risk of developing chronic cough. There is even something called ‘smoker’s cough’ that lasts longer than three weeks. The cough begins when your body tries to clear itself of the irritants that enter when you smoke.

Other people at risk of developing chronic cough include those with certain conditions, including:

• Asthma.
• Bronchiectasis.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Exposure to dust and chemicals, either through an occupation or otherwise.
• Obesity, especially in the stomach area.