In which scenario might a patient experience 'coughing excessively'?

Coughing excessively is typically associated with respiratory infections. These infections can irritate the airways, leading to increased mucus production and the body's natural reflex to clear the airways through coughing. In individuals with respiratory infections such as the common cold, flu, or pneumonia, coughing serves as a protective mechanism to expel pathogens and irritants from the respiratory tract.

Healthy lifestyle changes, allergy relief, and regular exercise routines do not directly cause excessive coughing. While allergies can contribute to coughing, they do so in a different context; any coughing related to allergies is usually not as intense or prolonged as that encountered during a respiratory infection. On the other hand, a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise routines promote better overall health and lung function, typically reducing the likelihood of experiencing excessive cough.