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Coughing Rates Soar: Key Triggers and Types Revealed
10/20/2025
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Story summary
- Coughs surge during illness from 18.6 times per day to about 275.
- Dr. Nisa Aslam says cold exposure does not trigger coughing.
- Viruses, bacteria, allergens, and acid reflux cause coughing.
- Cough types include dry, tickly, chesty, wet, and whooping coughs.
- Whooping cough is highly contagious and requires immediate medical attention.
