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Chronic Cough (Allergy-Related)
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Overview
Chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks can be triggered or worsened by allergies, post-nasal drip, asthma, or other conditions. Allergy evaluation can identify contributing factors.
symptoms
- Cough lasting 8+ weeks
- Often worse at night or with exposure to allergens
- May be associated with post-nasal drip, throat clearing
- Wheezing or shortness of breath in some
triggers
- Post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis
- Allergic asthma
- Environmental allergens
- GERD or other causes to rule out
testing
- Allergy testing
- Spirometry if asthma suspected
- Consider chest imaging or ENT referral when indicated
treatment
approach
- Treat underlying allergy (nasal steroids, antihistamines)
- Address asthma if present
- Reduce allergen exposure
medications
- Nasal corticosteroids
- Antihistamines
- Inhaled corticosteroids if asthma
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