Cough: How to stop my cough and What is cough?

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What is a cough?

Your body’s natural response to removing irritants from your upper (throat) and lower (lungs) airways is to cough. A cough aids in the body’s healing and defense.

What are the types of cough?

Coughs can take many different forms. Coughs are referred to by a variety of names, some of which refer to how long they last, others to how they feel or sound, and still others to actual conditions.

Types of coughs may be related to how they last

• A sudden bout of acute cough can last anywhere from two to three weeks.
• A subacute cough is one that persists for three to eight weeks after an infection.
• Cough that lasts more than eight weeks is chronic. Enduring hacks may likewise be called constant hacks.
• A persistent cough that has not responded to treatment is called refractory cough.

Types of coughs may be related to mucus

• A cough that produces mucus or phlegm is known as a productive cough or a wet cough.
• A dry or non-productive cough does not produce any mucus or phlegm.

Types of coughs that have distinct sounds and are related to specific conditions

• Whooping. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an infection that causes a cough that resembles a “whoop.”
• Barking. Croup can be detected by having a cough that sounds like barking.
• Wheezing. A blocked airway is a common cause of this kind of cough. It can be linked to a cold or another infection, or it can be linked to asthma or other chronic conditions.

Types of coughs related to when you cough

• Daytime cough.
• Nighttime (nocturnal) cough.
• Cough with vomiting. This often happens with children. They cough so hard that they gag and sometimes vomit.

Who is more likely to experience a cough?

Anyone can get a cough. A cough is the most common symptom reported in healthcare providers’ offices.

However, some people are more likely to get coughs than others. These include those who:

• Smoke substances (like tobacco or marijuana).
• Vape.
• Have chronic illnesses, especially those involving the lungs or nervous system.
• Have allergies.
• Are children. Kids get sick often, especially if they’re in daycare or school.

What are the most common causes of a cough?

There are many things that can make you cough. Some of them include:

Irritants or allergens

• Smoke.
• Strong smells (like cleaners and perfumes).
• Mold.
• Dust.
• Pollen.
• Pet dander.
• Mucus.
• Certain medications, like the blood pressure medications known as ACE inhibitors.

Medical conditions that can cause acute and subacute cough

• Cold.
• Flu.
• Acute bronchitis or bronchiolitis.
• Sinusitis.
• Pneumonia.
• Whooping cough (also called pertussis).
• Asthma.
• Allergies.
• Acute second- or third-hand smoke exposure.

Medical conditions that can cause chronic cough

• Chronic bronchitis.
• Asthma.
• Allergies.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lung conditions.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Throat disorders, including vocal cord disorders.
• Postnasal drip.
• Heart failure and other cardiac conditions.

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