A cough is a common reflex action that clears your airways of irritants such as mucus, foreign particles, or pathogens. The signs and symptoms of a cough may include:
- Persistent coughing
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Production of mucus or phlegm
- Shortness of breath or wheezing
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping or disrupted sleep
- Loss of appetite
- Body aches or headache.
Seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and the appropriate treatment as cough may be a symptom of some very serious underlying conditions.