Abstract
Coughing is a socially awkward symptom, particularly since the COVID pandemic hit.
The problem is, coughing may persist for weeks or months after the infection has gone. Around 2.5% of people are still coughing a year after being infected with COVID.
A recurrent cough can undermine your capacity to work, leave you with medical bills, and prompt a withdrawal from social situations because you don’t want others to fear you’re spreading COVID.
As a GP, I have patients ask whether there’s anything that can fix their post-COVID cough. Here’s how I answer.
The problem is, coughing may persist for weeks or months after the infection has gone. Around 2.5% of people are still coughing a year after being infected with COVID.
A recurrent cough can undermine your capacity to work, leave you with medical bills, and prompt a withdrawal from social situations because you don’t want others to fear you’re spreading COVID.
As a GP, I have patients ask whether there’s anything that can fix their post-COVID cough. Here’s how I answer.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Mar 2022 |