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Causes Of A Persistent Dry Cough

Q&A: Is lisinopril causing my cough?

July 16, 2009
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy about a severe cough she is experiencing that she can't ease, despite a number of doctor's visits. The reader takes lisinopril (Prinivil), and she read on the Graedon's site that the blood pressure drug can cause a severe cough. The Graedons respond with information about how ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril can cause a persistent cough, and they offer advice on both stopping the drug and on natural ways to control blood pressure.
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Health Guide

Acid Reflux Symptoms
...an indication of serious esophageal damage or abnormalities.Chronic sore throat.Persistent hiccups.Coughing and Respiratory Symptoms. Asthmatic symptoms like coughing and wheezing may occur. In... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
...edema, increased shortness of breath, distended neck veins, weight gain (as defined by your physician), persistent cough, and increased urination at night. CHF is a disorder that can lead to... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
...reflux in the first 3 months of life. An infant with GER may experience these symptoms:SpittingVomitingCoughingIrritabilityPoor feedingBlood in the stoolsOnly a small number of infants have severe... Read more »
Adult Asthma Symptoms
...risk for this effect tend to be older, female, and to have hadthe disease for a longer period of time.Coughing. In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough. Some patients... Read more »
Asthma Signs and Symptoms in Children
...infections, which may be accompanied by high fever and progress rapidly. Any child who has frequent coughing or respiratory infections should be checked for asthma.Typical Asthma SymptomsThe... Read more »

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