Why everyone seems to have a cough right now. And why it lasts so long

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If it feels like everyone around you has a cough right now at work, church, the grocery store or even at home, you’re not imagining it. Many people are dealing with lingering coughs that seem to stick around for weeks after a cold or other illness.

According to Brendan Monaghan, a physician assistant with Novant Health, that’s actually very common this time of year.

“Following a cold, it’s pretty common to have a cough for up to two to four weeks after your other symptoms resolve,” Monaghan said…

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