Every morning, many people cough a little and assume it's "just because of the weather" or "because I smoke."
But not every cough is harmless.
Sometimes, a persistent morning cough is your lungs way of asking for help.
A morning cough may be normal if:
✔ It lasts only a few seconds.
✔ You have a mild cold.
✔ It disappears within a week.
However, a cough that continues for more than 3 weeks deserves medical attention.
Watch out for these warning signs: