University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Postinfectious cough in adults

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Kevin Liang, Philip Hui, Samantha Green

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Postinfectious cough affects 11%–25% of adults after a respiratory infection

Postinfectious cough is defined as a subacute cough, with symptoms lasting between 3 and 8 weeks.1 The preceding infection triggers an inflammatory cascade, increasing bronchial sensitivity and mucus production, while reducing mucus clearance.1

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cough postinfectious cough respiratory system Respiratory medicine family medicine