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The problem with COPD is you have obstruction to air flow, so most patients have a chronic cough, have some shortness of breath, have some wheezing. And periodically they will have what we call an ...

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There’s also something called a subacute cough, which can last from three to eight weeks, says Jairo Barrantes-Perez, M.D., ...

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A persistent cough can be a sign of a more serious illness, which is why it's important to get it checked by a doctor.

There’s also something called a subacute cough, which can last from three to eight weeks, says Jairo Barrantes-Perez, M.D., assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.