There are two types of airway infections that may accompany a common cold:
- Upper respiratory tract infections, e.g. rhinitis or sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections, e.g. bronchitis
In these cases coughing often is a symptom of acute infection of the upper and/or lower airways, for instance, accompanying a common cold. These infections are caused by viruses and usually last just a few days, possibly up to two weeks.
