Having a dry cough all the time is not considered a new type of pneumonia
A persistent dry cough may be an infectious cough caused by the novel coronavirus, but it can also be a non-infectious illness caused by other causes. Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether it is a novel coronavirus infection based on symptoms alone.
1. Infectious factors
1. Novel coronavirus infection: The novel coronavirus is highly contagious and has a wide range of transmission routes, if the patient has recently been in contact with a confirmed or suspected infected person, and has a persistent dry cough, accompanied by fever, fatigue and other symptoms, it is necessary to conduct nucleic acid testing and other examinations in time to confirm the diagnosis;
2. Other respiratory diseases: such as upper airway syndrome, allergic rhinitis, chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchial foreign body and other diseases can also cause symptoms of dry cough all the time, but it is usually not accompanied by fever, and can be relieved after removing the trigger.
2. Non-infectious factors
1. Adverse drug reactions: Some people may have allergic reactions when taking certain drugs, which is manifested as a dry cough all the time, and it is necessary to stop the drug immediately and change the drug treatment according to the doctor's instructions;
2. Environmental irritation: If it is in a dry air or dusty environment for a long time, it will cause certain irritation to the throat mucosa and cause dry cough all the time.
3. Psychological factors: due to work pressure and other reasons, it will lead to excessive mental tension and anxiety, and can also induce the symptoms of dry cough all the time, it is recommended to relax the mood, maintain a good attitude, and seek help from a professional doctor if necessary.
Respiratory tumors such as tuberculosis and lung cancer are also prone to cause symptoms of dry cough all the time, and if it is accompanied by chest pain, hemoptysis, etc., it may be related to malignant lesions, and you should seek medical attention in time to improve relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis.