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!Nebula Cough

**Nebula Cough** is a chronic respiratory illness first identified on **Tuskan**, closely associated with prolonged exposure to **gas-rich nebula environments** and particulate contamination in industrial and exploratory zones. While rarely immediately fatal, the disease is notable for its **long-term degenerative effects** on pulmonary function and its impact on workforce sustainability.

The illness typically presents with a **persistent dry cough**, followed by **respiratory inflammation**, low-grade fever, and progressive **weakening of lung capacity**. In untreated or repeatedly exposed individuals, Nebula Cough can develop into chronic respiratory disease, leaving sufferers vulnerable to secondary infections and long-term disability. Symptoms often worsen with continued environmental exposure.

Nebula Cough spreads primarily through **airborne particulates**, rather than direct human-to-human transmission. This has linked incidence rates closely to industrial activity, mining operations, and prolonged work within nebula-adjacent atmospheres. As a result, outbreaks tend to be geographically localised but persistent.

The **origin of Nebula Cough is considered environmental rather than infectious**, arising from a combination of native atmospheric compounds and fine particulate matter encountered in nebula regions. There is no evidence of genetic engineering or deliberate manipulation.

Countermeasures focus on **environmental controls**, including improved filtration, protective breathing equipment, and regulated exposure limits. Medical treatment centres on long-term respiratory care rather than curative intervention. Nebula Cough is now regarded by the Quadrant Health Organisation as a benchmark case for environmentally driven disease with strategic labour and economic implications.