There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Diverticulosis. 2  Ischemic colitis. 3  Inflammatory bowel disease.  Colon 1  cancer. Intestinal worm infestation.  Mesenteric artery 1  ischemia. Proctitis.  Ulcerative colitis.
If you guessed about a week, you are average, but you are wrong. In a new study, doctors who reviewed medical studies found that acute cough, sometimes called acute bronchitis, lasts an average of nearly 18 days.
and can eating cold things really increase coughing? i have had cough for about a month. it wont go! Update: im 16 and dont smoke! Update 2: it all started a month ago when i had a common cold and a slight fever. the fever is gone but the cough still remains.its always been like that. i have had continuous coughs many times which can last for even months. Follow. 6 answers 6.