Why does a cough sometimes continue after the flu has gone?
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A cough often persists after the flu because your airways remain inflamed, sensitive, and irritated even after the virus is gone. As your respiratory tract heals, this lingering inflammation and hyper-reactivity make your nerves easily triggered by cold air or residual post-nasal drip, causing a dry cough that can take several weeks to fully clear up.