Cough Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Cough? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Cough Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
The main risk factor for cough is being exposed to irritants, for example:
- Smoke
- Noxious fumes
- Allergens such as pollen and dust
- Smog and other environmental pollutants
Exposure to viral and bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract also increases the risk of cough. Smoking is a major risk for serious conditions linked to chronic cough including Lung Cancer and Bronchitis.
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