Get Up And Do Something: Average cough lasts 18 days, study finds

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Average cough lasts 18 days, study finds
Jan 18th 2013, 11:57

One week living with a hacking cough seems like forever, but experts say you'll likely have to wait even longer for it to clear up.

According to a new study, the average cough — commonly the result of a cold or other respiratory illness — lasts nearly 18 days.

However, the study also reported that people expect their cough to go away much sooner than 18 days. People surveyed as part of a poll for the study said they expected their cough to last about six to nine days.

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