A cough that has lasted for more than eight (8) weeks is termed a "chronic cough." A cough that lasts this long is not only annoying, but worrisome.
There are many different triggers that can cause a cough, from environmental factors to medical issues.
Why is chronic cough so difficult to treat?
Brian M. Levine, MD, founder and Medical Director of The Cough Center, located in Orange County, California, simplifies the definition and causes of chronic cough, prevention and home-care remedies, as well as when to seek medical care.





Dr. Brian M. Levine began his medical career in 1974, after graduating from The University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He then completed a Pediatric internship and residency at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles in 1977. After six years of private pediatric practice in Orange County, California, Dr. Levine next completed an Anesthesiology residency program at The University of California, Irvine, as well as a Pediatric Anesthsia and Intensive Care Fellowship at The Children's Hospital Boston. Dr. Levine is Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Anesthesia. His clinical experience encompasses 30 years of caring for both pediatric and adult patients.