I have a cough that won't go away but i'm not sick

Coughs are common and can be either acute or chronic.

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Additionally, some coughs may produce mucus, while others may not.

A wide variety of factors can cause a cough. Some examples include environmental irritants, respiratory infections, or chronic conditions such as asthma or COPD.

A cough is also a common symptom of COVID-19.

At-home care can often ease a cough.

But sometimes a cough needs to be tested by a healthcare professional.

Call a doctor if your cough lasts longer than 3 weeks or if it’s accompanied by symptoms such as:

• fever
• discolored mucus
• shortness of breath

Some symptoms could mean a medical emergency.

Get immediate attention for a cough that happens alongside one or more of the following symptoms:

• trouble breathing
• high fever
• coughing up blood