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Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder. Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive. A productive cough is one that brings up mucus.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Chest, Mouth

Is Symptom of

Asthma exacerbation in adults
Condition
Altitude sickness
Condition
Upper respiratory infection
Condition
Common cold
Condition
Food allergy
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Is a Side Effect of

Valsartan
Mycamine
Myobloc
Namenda
Nasacort
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cough
Hydromorphone hydrochloride
4
1 review
Hydrocodone
3
2 reviews
Dextromethorphan
2.5
2 reviews
Codeine
2.3
3 reviews
Benzonatate
2
7 reviews
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