When does a cough need a doctor? When a cough needs a doctor explained with medical warning signs and timelines.

A cough is a common symptom of viral infections, allergies, asthma, or irritation. Most coughs resolve without antibiotics. This episode explains how long a cough typically lasts, what causes it, and when medical evaluation is necessary.

You will learn:

• The difference between acute, subacute, and chronic cough

• Common causes (common cold, bronchitis, asthma, reflux, post-nasal drip)

• Why antibiotics are not usually required for viral coughs

• Red-flag symptoms that require prompt assessment

• When chest examination or further testing may be needed

• When urgent care is required (shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing blood, high fever, confusion, symptoms in hi ...