There are three main types of<unk> . * Upper airway cough syndrome is the most common cause of<unk> ing. It is diagnosed when the secretion of excess mucus from the nose or sinus drains into the pharynx or the back of the throat, causing an induced cough. * Asthma is a main way to produce the<unk> ; the cause from asthma is that the airflow is obstructed when coughing, causing a shortness of breath, wheezing, dyspnea and coughing. * Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is identified with two mechanisms, which are the distal esophageal acid stimulating the esophageal-treachebronchial cough reflex due to the vagus nerve, and the microbial esophageal contents of the pharynx and tracheobronchial causing a cough reflex. Imaging * X-rays are used to check for lung cancer, pneumonia and other lung diseases that are contributing to the<unk> . X-rays of the sinus also can provide evidence of an infection in the area. * CT scans are used to check the condition of the patient's lungs and to check sinus cavities for infections. * Lung Function Test, a simple test in which the patient inhales and exhales into a spirometer, is normally used to diagnose asthma or<unk>  obstructive pulmonary disease. * With lab tests, a sample of the patient's mucus is tested for bacteria * Scope tests are used if the above tests are not able to diagnose the<unk> . A special test may be used that involves a thin, flexible tube which contains a light and camera. This is inserted within the patient through the respiratory tract. A bronchoscope is used for seeing the lungs and air passages, and a biopsy of the linings of the airway may be taken. Additionally, a rhinoscope can be used to examine the upper airway tract. * Children are typically diagnosed with chest X-rays or spirometry Typical evaluation of<unk>  begins with diagnosing the person's lifestyle choices, such as smoking, environmental exposure or medication. From this doctors can opt to use chest radiography if the patient does not smoke, takes any angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or still has a persistent cough after the period of medication. Concerning findings A prolonged cough such as one that falls under the<unk>  syndrome can become a medical emergency. Concerning symptoms are a high fever, coughing of blood, chest pain, difficulty of breathing, appetite loss, excess mucus being coughed, fatigue, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. Types By diagnosing which type of cough is present, individuals may further identify the cause of the<unk> . These coughing types include the following. A dry cough is a persistent cough where no mucus is present; this can be a sign of an infection. A<unk>  wet cough is a cough where excess mucus is present; depending on the colour of the phlegm, bacterial infections may be present. A stress cough is when the airways of the throat are blocked to the point that it causes a reflexive spasm. A whooping cough is when a ‘whooping’ sound is present; this is a normally an indication of infection.
Chronic cough
Habit cough
Post-viral cough
Nasal congestion
Hajj Cough
Post-nasal drip
Hemoptysis
Allergies in children