Hypercalcemia can result when too much calcium enters the extracellular fluid or when there is insufficient calcium excretion from the kidneys. Approximately 90% of cases of hypercalcemia are caused by malignancy or hyperparathyroidism.
There are many causes of a productive cough, such as: 1  Viral illnesses. 2  It is normal to have a productive cough when you have a common cold. 3  Coughing is often triggered by mucus that drains down the back of the throat. 4  Infections. 5  An infection of the lungs or upper airway passages can cause a cough.here are many causes of a nonproductive cough, such as: 1  Viral illnesses. 2  Bronchospasm. 3  Allergies. 4  Medicines called ACE inhibitors that are used to control high blood pressure. 5  Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals in the work environment. 6  Asthma. 7  Blockage of the airway by an inhaled object, such as food or a pill.
The possible causes of dry cough in felines include: 1  Hair balls can get suck in your cat's throat. 2  The presence of these will lead to acute coughing episodes followed by spitting of the hair ball. 3  Asthma. 4  If the cat also sneezes, but has no other symptoms between the coughing episodes, asthma is the probable diagnosis.