Coughing nonstop could be a symptom of various health conditions. It is usually linked to a number of infections and it can be an early sign that you have fallen victim to a certain scourge
Here are the life-threatening conditions that start with a cough;
1. Lung cancer
Smoking is one of the risk factors that cause lung cancer. The cancer develops when the tissue cells of the lungs undergo uncontrollable proliferation. Coughing, in this case, occurs as a result of intrabronchial protrusion of the tumour.
A study from Sheffield Hallam University notes that you should see a doctor if a cough persists for over three weeks. At the early stage of cancer, the victim is said to cough up blood which should never be ignored.
2. Cystic fibrosis
It is a genetic disorder that can be inherited from a parent, characterized by abnormal thick, sticky phlegm.
“The mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria, leading to infections, extensive lung damage, and eventually, respiratory failure,” notes The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as quoted by Health 24.
The condition normally interferes with the proper functioning of the lungs and pancreas.
Coughing is an early sign of cystic fibrosis. At some time the coughing might be accompanied with a wheezing sound.
3. Atelectasis
The disease is characterized by the collapse of a part of or the whole lung caused by inner factors rather than a pneumothorax. You will experience some pain on your chest while coughing.