Nonproductive cough
A cough that does not produce phlegm or mucus.
What is Nonproductive cough?
Nonproductive cough is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Nonproductive cough that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Nonproductive cough
The following conditions have been associated with Nonproductive cough. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
AL amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute interstitial pneumonia
Acute interstitial pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the voice box causing hoarseness and loss of voice, usually viral.
Lujo hemorrhagic fever
Lujo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Primary Sjögren disease
Primary Sjögren disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Nonproductive cough is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.