When should I go to the emergency room (ER) for a cough?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

You may need to go to the emergency room if your cough is so bad that you have trouble catching your breath. Always get emergency medical help if you have severe shortness of breath.

You might also need to go to the emergency room if you have a cough with these symptoms:

high fever
throat closing
chest pain
swallowed or breathed in a solid object

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