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Cough is a body protective mechanism in response to agents which are irritating to the airway. As such, any fumes, dust, food or fluid that accidentally enter the airway may trigger a coughing fit. In acid reflux related cough, the most helpful clue is a feeling of stomach content flowing back into the oesophagus, otherwise known as regurgitation. Frequently, there is an associated burning sensation behind the chest bone due to the acidic stomach content.

Infectious mononucleosis (IMS) is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Common layman terms for IMS include "glandular fever" and "kissing disease". EBV is a common virus and most people would have been exposed to it at some point in their lives. It is often spread through coughing, sneezing and sharing of food/drinks with an infected person. (Above image shows the virus under microscope) The symptoms of IMS include: Severe sore throat Painful swallowing Fever Lethargy Body aches The diagnosis of IMS is mainly from clinical examination.