It’s not uncommon for someone to have a slight cough this time of the year, but when does a nagging cough become something of concern?

In addition to the flu increasing this year, a respiratory infection has also been going around.

“Recently we have been seeing a big surge of the upper respiratory type of symptoms, the cough the congestion, the feeling really short of breath,” said Dr. Kenneth Patton of Cincinnati.

The symptoms come on gradually with one of the worst being shortness of breath. The illness could be especially bad for older adults.

“A common cold to you and me, maybe a very serious pneumonia or illness for them,” said Dr. Patton.

The best way to avoid the sickness is washing your hands frequently and avoiding those that are ill.

Source: http://kutv.com/news/nation-world/bad-cough-that-wont-quit-part-of-winter-virus-going-around-12-25-2018-213728799