Could your BP pill be causing your cough? 👀 A persistent dry, hacking cough may have an unexpected connection: ACE inhibitor blood pressure medications, including lisinopril. ACE inhibitors block the ACE enzyme. One consequence is that compounds such as bradykinin and substance P can accumulate, increasing airway sensitivity and making the cough reflex easier to trigger. The cough can sometimes develop weeks or months after starting the medication, which is one reason people may not immediately connect the symptom with their prescription. If you've had a persistent dry cough and take an ACE inhibitor, it's worth asking your prescribing healthcare professional whether the medication could be contributing. ⚠️ Don't stop or change a prescribed blood pressure medication on your own. Your healthcare professional can help determine whether a medication change is appropriate. Beyond medication, blood pressure can also be influenced by factors such as sodium and potassium intake, physical activity, body weight, and alcohol consumption. 💬 Did you know some blood pressure medications can cause a persistent cough? 👇 Comment BP if you want to learn more about common root drivers of blood pressure. #murfreesboro #functionalmedicine #magnoliamedicalcenter #rootcause #bloodpressure #ACEinhibitors #lisinopril #persistentcough #highbloodpressure #healthtok #fyp #viral - @drdavidmorris