What disease does a prolonged cough indicate? Is it dangerous?

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Hello doctor!
I have a dry cough, no phlegm, no fever and only cough during the day, when I sleep, I don't cough. I smoke cigarettes and get heartburn all the time. I have had a cough like this for more than 2 weeks, not too much cough but only for 1.2 hours. The doctor asked me what happened to me? Please advise doctor, thank you.
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Hello!
Persistent cough is a symptom of many diseases of the respiratory tract, which can occur at any age. The causes of a persistent cough can be postnasal drip, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, ..
With your condition, you should stop smoking and go to the doctor, do more More specialized tests to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
You can visit the hospitals of Vinmec Health System to get more detailed advice from experienced and qualified doctors. I wish you good health!
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Answered by Doctor Tran Thi Diem Trang - Respiratory Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.