City Councilâs Vision Statement describes what their ideal state for citizens, businesses, students and tourists will be in the future. The City of Columbia will be hosting the Mayorâs Bike and Walk Summit on Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th.
There are many causes of a nonproductive cough, such as: 1  Viral illnesses. 2  Bronchospasm. 3  Allergies. Medicines called ACE inhibitors that are used to control high blood pressure.  Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals in the work 1  environment. Asthma.  Blockage of the airway by an inhaled object, such as food or a pill.
An occasional cough is normal. But a cough that persists may signal an underlying problem. A cough is considered acute if it lasts less than three weeks; it's chronic if it lasts longer than eight weeks (four weeks in children). Some causes of coughs include: Common causes â acute. 1  Common cold. 2  Influenza (flu). 3  Inhaling an irritant. 4  Pneumonia. 5  Whooping cough.