COUGH SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

COUGH SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

*PERSISTENT COUGHING: Coughing that lasts more than 8 weeks.

*COUGHING FITS: Sudden, intense coughing episodes.

*COUGHING UP MUCUS: Producing phlegm or mucus when coughing.

*COUGHING UP BLOOD: Hemoptysis (coughing up blood or rust-colored mucus).

*WHEEZING: High-pitched sounds while breathing out.

*SHORTNESS OF BREATH: Difficulty breathing or feeling winded.

*CHEST TIGHTNESS: Feeling of constriction or pressure in the chest.

*FATIGUE: Feeling tired or exhausted.

*LOSS OF APPETITE: Reduced interest in food.

*WEIGHT LOSS: Unintentional weight loss.