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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

What your cough might be telling you

Don’t ignore the red flags (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

An irritating cough that just won’t go away is easy to dismiss as a mild inconvenience, but in some cases, it can be subtle sign of something more serious.

We spoke to Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, to find out about the common triggers and underlying conditions that could be causing a persistent, nasty cough, and he also outlined some red flags that indicate that it’s time to seek medical advice.

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