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.