A non-smoker was left stunned when what he thought was a persistent cough due to a chest infection turned out to be lung cancer. Initially prescribed antibiotics and having undergone surgery for a ...
It falls between an acute cough, which lasts less than 3 weeks, and a chronic cough, which lasts more than 8 weeks. There are various causes for a subacute cough, including infections, viruses ...
He cautioned that a persistent cough could indicate a more severe health issue. Dr Munisamy advised: "If your cough lasts three weeks or more, you should book a visit to see your GP. Standard ...