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title: "Cough: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Worry"
description: "Cough is your airway’s reflex to clear irritation or mucus, but it can also signal infection or asthma. Know red flags and options, plus labs and care."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Cough: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Worry

> Cough is your airway’s reflex to clear irritation or mucus, but it can also signal infection or asthma. Know red flags and options, plus labs and care.

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