Seek care urgently if you have any of these
- Coughing up blood
- Cough lasting more than 3 weeks
- Unintended weight loss
- Night sweats
- Breathlessness at rest
- Chest pain with the cough
- Fever that persists alongside it
If any of the above applies, do not wait for an appointment — go to the nearest emergency department.
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What usually causes this
Post-infectious cough
A cough that lingers weeks after a cold has otherwise resolved. Common and usually self-limiting.
Asthma
Often presents as cough rather than wheeze, particularly at night or with exercise.
Tuberculosis
A cough beyond three weeks, especially with weight loss or night sweats, must have TB excluded.
Acid reflux
Stomach acid irritating the throat causes a dry, persistent cough — frequently missed.
Air quality
Dust, generator fumes and smoke are a genuine and common trigger in Lagos.
What we would check
Full Blood CountShows infection or inflammation patterns Chest AssessmentClinical examination to decide whether imaging or referral is needed Malaria & Typhoid TestWhere fever is part of the pictureOther symptoms people ask about
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. It cannot replace being examined. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.