9 Types of Cough - symptoms, causes and when to seek help There are various types of cough and the conditions associated with those coughs can overlap Chesty cough Otherwise known as a wet cough or phlegmy cough, this makes a person’s chest feel heavy and the cough brings up mucus or phlegm Each cough can produce a clump of mucus and therefore these types of cough are called ‘productive coughs’
Cough: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment Conditions - Cleveland Clinic There are many types of cough Some of the names for coughs describe how long they last, while other types describe how they feel or sound, and other types are actual conditions Types of coughs may be related to how long they last Acute cough begins suddenly and lasts for two to three weeks
Cough Causes - Mayo Clinic Infections or flares of chronic lung conditions cause most acute coughs Most chronic coughs are related to underlying lung, heart or sinus conditions Common infectious causes of acute cough Common infectious causes of acute cough include: Acute sinusitis; Bronchiolitis (especially in young children) Bronchitis; Common cold
Chronic and Acute Coughs - eMedicineHealth Coughs that occur when a person is exposed to certain chemicals or irritants in the environment Coughs with wheezing Coughs that routinely worsen when a person goes to certain locations or do certain activities Coughs that improve with inhalers or allergy medications