Question: Could the cough and mucous production be related to my chest tightness and anxiety. Is this in itself evidence of mild stress related asthma?
Answer: by Kevin Pho, MD
Yes, the cough and mucous production can certainly be made worse by anxiety. However, it is important to make sure that it isn’t anything more serious before attributing the symptoms to anxiety.
The presence of cough and mucous production is not in itself evidence of stress-related asthma. To definitely diagnose asthma, you may need to inquire about pulmonary function tests, or a methacholine-challenge test – normally ordered by a pulmonologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essentialEssential balance
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This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice – the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Question: Can Anxiety cause a perpetual cough?
Answer: Definitely. I constantly cough when I am upset/anxious/nervous. When I am not and am feeling very happy, my cough is almost non-existant. Also, lpr or larynesophogeal reflux disease (bring acid up from your stomach into your throat) even a few times can cause irritation to the throat and cause coughing. If it is not anxiety for you and lpr, nexium 40mg twice per day will be the best – at least it was for me.
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