Has anyone noticed this after COVID?

Your cough reflex is more sensitive to triggers than usual?

Not that you cough often but you cough easier than before.

For example when drinking cold water.

I've read it's normal after viral respiratory infections in general for up to 2 months.

It's been a month since I got it.

Good thing is my oxygen saturation is 99%.

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REMsleep · 41-45, F

Well I never had COVID but this has happened to me after getting over other respiratory illness. Its a normal part of healing. It actually takes a really long time to get back to 100% of what you were before having many of these viral respiratory illnesses.s

ElwoodBlues · M

@REMsleep Sometimes frequent coughing can be related to acid reflux, which often increases slowly as we age. If you find your frequent cough returning, try either a 'Tums' style or 'Pepcid' style over the counter antacid. Just to be clear, no brand name needed, the generic equivalent is fine.

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@ElwoodBlues Thanks. Im fine now but it did happen before after recovery from being sick.