Question: what does it mean when you can't stop coughing?
Answer: Ongoing coughs can be caused by acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease -- you may hear your doctor call it GERD. Coughs can be a side effect of ACE inhibitors, a kind of blood pressure medicine. They can be a symptom of whooping cough and even heart failure. You need medical care for all of these conditions.