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What is the treatment of chronic cough?

1. Antihistamines, glucocorticoids and decongestants.
2. Inhaled asthma drugs. The most effective treatments for asthma-related cough are glucocorticoids and bronchodilators, which reduce inflammation and open up your airways.
3.Antibiotics. If a bacterial infection is causing your chronic cough.
4. Acid blockers. When lifestyle changes don't take care of acid reflux, you may be treated with medications that block acid production. Some people need surgery to resolve the problem.
5. Cough suppressants. If the reason for your cough can't be determined and it's causing serious problems for you, such as keeping you from sleeping, your doctor may prescribe a cough suppressant.

What are the most common causes of chronic cough?

1. Postnasal drip.
2. Asthma.
3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this common condition, stomach acid flows back into the tube that connects your stomach and throat (esophagus). The constant irritation can lead to chronic coughing.
4. Infections.
Blood pressure drugs. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are commonly prescribed for high blood 5. pressure and heart failure, are known to cause chronic cough in some people
6. Chronic bronchitis.

What are the complications of chronic cough?

• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Excessive sweating.
• Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence).
• Fractured ribs.
• Passing out (syncope).