Introduction Most coughs are short-lived, linked to colds or seasonal infections. But when a cough lingers for 8 weeks or longer in adults (or 4 weeks in children), it’s considered a chronic cough. At this point, it’s no longer just a nuisance—it may signal an underlying health issue. While a family doctor can start the evaluation, sometimes you need to see a specialist, such as an ENT (ear, nose, and throat doctor) or a pulmonologist (lung specialist) for deeper investigation. Common Causes of Chronic Cough When to See an ENT Specialist An ENT doctor focuses on conditions affecting the nose,…
