Is having cough for 23 days after 2 weeks of cold worrisome?
Patient: I ve had a cough for about 23 days now after dealing with a very bad cold that lasted for about 2 weeks, where I had a fever, vomited, and had a sore throat. Could it just be that I am just weak after that so I couldn t deal with this cough more quickly? I don t think it s anything too bad like bronchitis since the phlegm has been clear consistently, but I would still like to know if I should be worried. Doctor: hello, it is possible to last cough for 23 days after a severe upper respiratory tract infection due to laryngeal involvement in the  episode. This is more in people with atopy, viral wheezing, or bronchial asthma. you haven't mentioned in the history regarding any if these. However this cough should get lesser by time. But if your cough getting worsened with time you have to see your doctor.   Other thing is if you are having fever together with the cough it is a sign, infection still persisting. Other than fever if you are having general malaise, body aches and pains or chills, it also mean infection still persists. Then you have to meet your doctor.  If you don't have those alarming symptoms together with the cough you don't have to worry. Steam at least 2 times a  day . Take a mucolytic like bisolvin. Your problem would be OK.  Thank you.