Coughs are often classified according to how long they last. Coughs that last less than three weeks are known as acute coughs, while coughs that last between three and eight weeks are referred to as subacute coughs. If your cough lasts longer than eight weeks, it is diagnosed as a chronic cough and may be due to an underlying medical condition. If this is the case you should seek medical attention for any cough that persists beyond eight weeks. East County Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic provides high-quality testing and treatment for any concerning cough you have. For an check in online or more information about cough treatment at East County Urgent Care, please feel free to give us a call or visit our clinic at 1625 E. Main Street, Suite 100, El Cajon, California. We serve patients from El Cajon CA, Wells Park CA, Rancho San Diego CA, Hillsdale CA, Alpine CA, Santee CA, and Jamul CA.