When should I see a doctor about my cough?

If any of the following symptoms are present, you should consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.

• Cough for more than one week
• Cough with bloody or purulent sputum
• High fever, chills
• Shortness of breath
• Severe chest or back pain
• Heavy nicotine use
• Immunodeficiency
• Other severe symptoms with an unclear cause

Patients suffering from a chronic respiratory disease should contact their doctor if the cough could be a sign of an increased disease activity.

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