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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

12 Replies to “Cough: How to stop my cough and What is cough?”

  1. Cough is one of the symptoms that we usually suffer. Thanks lots for medical knowledge 😊

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