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Short term or new cough
Virtual visit

Short term or new cough

Get expert care for your short term or new cough by completing a brief questionnaire and consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Short Term or New Cough visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your new cough visit

A cough that started recently and isn't improving is worth a clinical look — especially if you're not sure what's causing it. This visit gets to the bottom of it quickly.

You've had a cough for more than a week that isn't getting better

Your cough started after a cold but the cold resolved and the cough didn't

You have wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath alongside the cough

You're coughing up significant mucus or any blood-tinged sputum

You started a new medication around the time the cough began

You want to know whether this needs treatment or will resolve on its own

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common causes of a new acute cough?

Viral upper respiratory infections are by far the most common cause of acute cough — accounting for the majority of cases. Post-nasal drip from rhinitis or sinusitis, acute bronchitis, and new asthma or reactive airway disease are other frequent causes. Most acute coughs resolve within 3 weeks without specific treatment.

When does a new cough need clinical evaluation?

Seek evaluation for cough with high fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, blood-tinged sputum, significant weight loss, or cough persisting beyond 3 weeks without improvement. A new cough in a smoker, immunocompromised patient, or someone with known heart or lung disease also warrants earlier assessment.

Does a cough with colored mucus mean I need antibiotics?

Not necessarily. Yellow or green sputum reflects normal immune cell activity and can occur with viral infections — it does not reliably indicate bacterial infection. Antibiotics are not routinely indicated for acute cough from viral bronchitis or the common cold, regardless of mucus color.

What can I do to relieve a cough while waiting for it to resolve?

Staying hydrated, using a humidifier, honey (in adults and children over 1), elevating the head during sleep, and avoiding irritants like smoke can help. OTC cough suppressants (dextromethorphan) or expectorants (guaifenesin) provide modest symptomatic relief for some patients.

What side effects are associated with acute cough treatments?

Dextromethorphan may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Guaifenesin is very well tolerated. Antihistamine-decongestant combinations may cause sedation or elevated blood pressure. Codeine-containing cough syrups carry dependency risk and are not recommended as first-line. Unnecessary antibiotics drive resistance and GI side effects. Short Term or New Cough visit What to expect from a Short Term or New Cough visit
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