As mentioned earlier this cough usually appears around stressful events such as final exams, performances, and stressful relationships. This cough can present as a neck or chest cough. Typically there can be other causes of coughing however heightened anxiety can perpetuate this habitual coughing. It is important to recognize this pattern of coughing and cope with the underlying stress. Anti-anxiety medications can help especially at night. Cough suppressants may take the edge off but rarely cure the cough. Please see the "General Therapy" section.