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How long will a cough last in an elderly person?

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They found the average duration of a cough among the people in the studies was 17.8 days. Then they surveyed almost 500 adults to find out if their expectations for how long a cough should last matched up with clinical data. read more

I think that will depend on that person’s immune system. Unfortunately, the immune system will weaken with age, so it will take longer for an elderly person to recover. read more

Coughing may last for several weeks, sometimes 10 weeks or longer. Scientific studies suggest that up to 1 in 20 adults with a cough that lasts for more than two or three weeks may have pertussis. The severity of symptoms may vary in adults. read more

How long the flu lasts in adults depends on the person, but in general, for healthy adults, and without the disease developing any complications, the flu usually lasts from three to 10 days, but that period can be as long as two weeks. If complications do crop up, such as pneumonia, then it will last longer. read more

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