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Most of us have and will have episodes of lingering cough through<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">out<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0our lives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it can also be a symptom of many different medical conditions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">persistent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cough is a cough that lasts\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">weeks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 It is m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ore than just an annoyance. A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0persistent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cough can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There can be many different reasons for h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aving a persistent cough<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; however, it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is one of the most common symptoms of lung cancer and other lung diseases<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A cough can vary from person to person and may be dry or moist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\/productive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you have a moist cough<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mucus\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">should be clear or white in colour. If your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0mucus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becomes yellow, green or bloody, it is important you see your health professional as soon as possible<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f you have a persistent cough for more than three weeks, i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s important to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0talk to your doctor.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ak<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0note of the duration, type and features of your cough<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as well as any other symptoms of illness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you are experiencing.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Weight loss","text":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">Unintentional weight loss is a sign of a serious issue<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletion TrackedChange SCXW258258139 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">\u00a0that should not be ignored.\u00a0 Weight loss can be a sign of respiratory disease, particularly Lung Cancer or severe\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">.\u00a0 It may be caused by the disease itself and an associated loss of interest in eating,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">by nausea, difficulty swallowing, breathlessness or decreased mood<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258258139 BCX0\">.\u00a0 It is important to discuss any sudden, unexplained weight loss with your 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If it is in the larger airways\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the bronchi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it is called bronchitis. The airways become swollen and make more mucus or pus which blocks the airways and makes it hard to breathe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chest infections are usually caused by either bacteria or viruses. Pneumonia is often caused by bacteria, and bronchitis is often caused by viruses. 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It can be a sign of a heart attack or cardiac condition but is also commonly related to lung disease. Chest pain should always <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be taken seriously, especially if it lasts\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for a month or more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if it gets worse when you breathe in or cough<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"When to book an appointment with your GP?\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p>You should see your doctor if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are short of breath<\/li>\n<li>It hurts to breathe<\/li>\n<li>You have a fever (38o C or above)<\/li>\n<li>You are coughing up a lot of mucus (particularly if it is yellow or green in colour)<\/li>\n<li>There is blood in the mucus<\/li>\n<li>Your symptoms are not improving,\u00a0or they are getting worse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u00a0are concerned about your lung health,\u00a0or\u00a0are experiencing any\u00a0of these symptoms, complete\u00a0our online\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lunghealth.lungfoundation.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lung\u00a0Health\u00a0Checklist<\/a> and book an appointment with your GP immediately.<\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":9307,"id":9307,"title":"Senior woman at the 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