Everyone gets a cough now and then. It’s usually nothing to worry about, a cold, a tickle in the throat, or a dusty afternoon. But what if the cough doesn’t go away? What if it lingers for weeks, or even months?

A cough that lingers longer than expected can be frustrating, especially when you’ve ruled out common culprits like a cold or the flu. But did you know that chronic cough might be linked to ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) disorders?

When your throat feels sore, scratchy, or persistently uncomfortable, it’s tempting to brush it off as a minor inconvenience.