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Yes, both SLE and Sjögren's can contribute to a cough. Here's how:

SLE and coughing
- About 50% of people with SLE experience lung-related issues
- Pleurisy (inflammation of the lung lining) is common and can cause chest discomfort and coughing
- Lupus-related inflammation can affect the upper respiratory system, leading to Show Full Answer

Yes, both SLE and Sjögren's can contribute to a cough. Here's how:

SLE and coughing:
- About 50% of people with SLE experience lung-related issues
- Pleurisy (inflammation of the lung lining) is common and can cause chest discomfort and coughing
- Lupus-related inflammation can affect the upper respiratory system, leading to sinus congestion and post-nasal drip, which can trigger a cough

Sjögren's and coughing:
- Sjögren's causes dryness in the mouth and nasal passages
- This dryness can lead to extra mucus production, which drains down the throat (post-nasal drip) and causes irritation and coughing It's also worth noting that people with lupus are more prone to respiratory infections, which are a very common cause of coughing. Immunosuppressant medications used to treat lupus can make fighting off these infections harder.

If a cough is persistent or comes with chest pain or shortness of breath, it's important to reach out to a doctor promptly, as some lupus-related lung complications need timely attention.

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