A persistent dry cough or cough can occur for a variety of reasons, including dangerous neurological diseases and tumors.
Cough is a sudden spasmodic expiration of air, which is accompanied by a characteristic sound. This is a beneficial reflex for the body that protects the airways from damage, and also helps to remove stagnant secretions. Dry cough is characterized by constant discomfort in the neck and is not accompanied by sputum production.
Tamara Ilyinskaya, a general practitioner, spoke about what health problems can be hidden behind a constant dry cough in an interview with MedikForum.
Post-nasal drip. This is one of the most common causes of such a cough. In his case, the secret goes down the back of the throat and irritates the cough receptors.
Environmental irritants.Foreign bodies, dust, smoke, allergens, penetrating the body, also provoke a cough without sputum.
Diseases of the larynx. Persistent dry cough or cough may be due to the appearance of nodules or polyps on the vocal cords , ulcerative formations, as well as benign and malignant tumors of the larynx, laryngopharynx and tracheobronchial tree.
Diseases of the nervous system. The occurrence of dry cough can be associated with anxiety and other mental disorders, neuromuscular disorders, degenerative pathologies: for example, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis.
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Diseases of the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux, diverticula, obstructive lesions of the esophagus also cause coughing directly or after irritation of the larynx.
WHO representative in Russia named two main symptoms of the new coronavirus dry cough can be osteophytes of the cervical spine, enlarged lymph nodes, heart failure, sarcoidosis, thyroid nodules,” the therapist added. thyroid gland.
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