Still coughing after COVID? Here's why it happens and what to do about it

  • Written by: Natasha Yates, Assistant Professor, General Practice, Bond University
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Coughing is a socially awkward symptom, particularly since the COVID pandemic hit.

The problem is, coughing may persist for weeks or months after the infection has gone. Around 2.5% of people are still coughing a year after being infected with COVID.

A recurrent cough can undermine your capacity to work, leave you with medical bills,...

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