top of page

Are you experiencing a persistent cough?

Are you experiencing a persistent cough?

When the cold is gone but the cough lingers at night...

- Cough

- I cough when I sleep.

- I have a lot of phlegm.

- Nasal mucus drips down the throat

- My throat feels scratchy.

• My child's cough is persistent.

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?

Coughs are often thought of as "just a cold and will go away on its own," but

Caused by a disease of the nose or throat

It often drags on for a long time.

In otolaryngology, the nose and throat are examined in detail.

We will investigate the cause of the cough.

Why do we cough?

Coughing is caused by foreign objects or phlegm entering the airway.

It's the body's defense mechanism to expel the substance.

but,

·inflammation

·snot

·allergy

- Airway irritation

If these conditions persist, you may end up coughing more than necessary.

耳鼻科で多い「咳の原因」

① Common cold (acute upper respiratory tract infection)

This is the most common cause.

Viral infection causes inflammation in the nose and throat.

·cough

·snot

• Sore throat

Fever

These are some examples.

It usually improves within 1-2 weeks,

Sometimes, only the cough can linger.

② Postnasal drip

This is a condition where nasal mucus flows down the throat.

especially

・Sinusitis

Allergic rhinitis

This is commonly seen there.

A characteristic symptom is that the cough worsens when you're sleeping or in the early morning.

"I thought I had phlegm in my throat, but it turned out to be just a runny nose."

That happens quite often.

③ Sinusitis

Inflammation occurs in the sinuses, leading to an increase in thick, sticky nasal discharge.

yellow

snot

Nasal congestion

postnasal drip

I have a cough and I have phlegm.

cough

This includes things like that.

In children, it can sometimes be a cause of recurrent middle ear infections.

④ Cough asthma

There is no wheezing,

This is a type of asthma where only the cough persists for a long time.

Features

- Worsens at night and in the early morning

- Worsens during seasonal changes

- Worsens with cold air

- It can last for more than 8 weeks.

Sometimes, cough symptoms are difficult to alleviate with regular cough medicine alone.

⑤ Allergies / Laryngeal allergies

Irritants such as pollen and house dust,

・Sore throat

- Clearing one's throat

Dry cough

This may continue.

⑥ Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Coughing can occur when stomach acid rises up to the throat.

- It gets worse when I lie down.

- Worsens after meals

- Sore throat

・Hoarseness of voice

This may be accompanied by...

About coughs in children

For children,

Postnasal drip due to nasal discharge

sinusitis

whooping cough

Mycoplasma infection

These can be some of the causes.

Especially young children have difficulty clearing phlegm and nasal mucus on their own.

Coughs tend to linger longer.

In such cases, we recommend seeing a doctor as soon as possible.

- Cough that lasts for 2-3 weeks or more

- I have a cough so bad I can't sleep at night.

- I feel breathless.

- wheezing

- Contains blood

• High fever persists

• The child has a severe cough.

- I vomit when I cough.

Depending on the symptoms, we will collaborate with respiratory medicine and pediatrics departments to provide treatment.

Examinations performed at Honda ENT Clinic

当院では、

・鼻

・のど

・副鼻腔

・後鼻漏の有無

などを確認し、咳の原因を診察します。

必要に応じて、

・ファイバー検査

・各種迅速検査

などを行います。

※当院にはレントゲン設備はありません。

必要時には適切な医療機関をご紹介いたします。

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Is it okay to see an ENT doctor even if I only have a cough?

Yes. It's very common for coughs to originate in the nose or throat.

A visit to an ENT specialist may be helpful.

Q. Are runny nose and cough related?

Yes, there is a condition called "postnasal drip," where mucus from the nose flows down the throat.

It can cause coughing.

Q. What kind of doctor should I see if I have a persistent cough?

If you have a runny nose or sore throat, see an ENT specialist.

If you experience severe shortness of breath or chest symptoms, a respiratory medicine specialist is the appropriate choice.

bottom of page