Doctor warned about symptoms of dangerous cough

British therapist Dr. Ahmed warned about symptoms of dangerous cough, ignoring which can lead to serious consequences. The expert strongly recommends seeking medical help immediately when alarming signs appear. This was reported by HuffPost.

According to the specialist's recommendations, immediate medical consultation is necessary in cases when the cough persists for more than three weeks or is accompanied by thick yellow sputum with blood. Situations that should cause particular concern are when coughing causes painful sensations in the chest, shortness of breath appears, wheezing is heard, or the patient notes an unusual general condition.

Dr. Ahmed notes that a prolonged cough can be caused by various reasons. Most often it is an inflammatory reaction of the body after a viral infection - in such cases, the cough can bother the patient for several weeks or even months. However, the specialist emphasizes that this symptom can also be a consequence of acid reflux or a reaction to stressful situations.