Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist Questions Cough

Why does my dad keep getting a cough in the ICU?

My father is in the ICU and is being treated for severe bronchial infection. However, every time he inches toward recovery he gets a bad cough. Why does this keep happening?

1 Answer

Developing cough during hospitalization and ICU stay depends upon a multitude of factors. Recommend to discuss with an ICU physician to explain the specifics of your father's condition.