When a cough lasts for over a month, it is considered chronic in nature. In all likelihood, medication has been tried and as failed.
#2: PERSISTENT MUCUS PRODUCTION
When our airways are irritated or infected, they will produce mucus (or phlegm) as a defense.
#3: LASTING CHEST PAIN
Chest pain that inexplicably last for longer than a month may be a warning sign.
#4: SHORTNESS OF BREATH
When shortness of breath occurs, it is usually due to a heart of lung condition. This symptom can be narrowed down to either/or, since both are involved in the transport of oxygen to tissues.
#5: COUGHING BLOOD
When coughing up blood occurs, it’s always a problem with either the lungs or the upper respiratory tract.
#6: WHEEZING
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that usually occurs when breathing out (exhaling), but may occur when breathing in.