Cough

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Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic. Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. Acute coughs are the kind you most often get with a cold, flu, or acute bronchitis. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks. Causes of chronic cough include Chronic bronchitis Asthma Allergies COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Smoking Throat disorders, such as croup in young children Some medicines Water can help ease your cough - whether you drink it or add it to the air with a steamy shower or vaporizer. If you have a cold or the flu, antihistamines may work better than non-prescription cough medicines. Children under four should not have cough medicine. For children over four, use caution and read labels carefully.

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DrOwl

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Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic. Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. Acute coughs are the kind you most often get with a cold, flu, or acute bronchitis. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks. Causes of chronic cough include Chronic bronchitis Asthma Allergies COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Smoking Throat disorders, such as croup in young children Some medicines Water can help ease your cough - whether you drink it or add it to the air with a steamy shower or vaporizer. If you have a cold or the flu, antihistamines may work better than non-prescription cough medicines. Children under four should not have cough medicine. For children over four, use caution and read labels carefully.

WebMD: Why You Cough
A cough is supposed to protect you. It gets out stuff that doesn't belong in your lungs and windpipe, like inhaled dirt or food. Here are the common triggers.
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/overview
That nagging cough - Harvard Health
A persistent or chronic cough that lasts longer than a few weeks can be worrisome, but for nonsmokers, the most common causes include asthma, bronchitis, post…
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/that-nagging-cough
Cough - Mayo Clinic
Cough: Symptom — Your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways and possible causes of this symptom.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/definition/sym-20050846
Cough | Chronic Cough | Acute Cough | MedlinePlus
Coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. There are two types of coughs: acute and chronic. Learn the causes of chronic cough.
https://medlineplus.gov/cough.html
American Lung Association: Learn About Cough
A cough is a spontaneous reflex. When things such as mucus, germs or dust irritate your throat and airways, your body automatically responds by coughing. Similar to other reflexes such as sneezing or blinking, coughing helps protect your body.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/cough/learn-about-cough
Cleveland Clinic: What Does Your Cough Say About Your Illness?
A persistent cough can disrupt your daily activities and drive you to distraction. But, whether it stays around for a few days or turns into a nagging annoyance that lingers for weeks, the type of cough you have can often give you a clue about what’s ailing you.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-does-your-cough-say-about-your-illness/
Cough – Penn Medicine
Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. But too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/cough
Cough in Adults - Pulmonary Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Cough in Adults - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/symptoms-of-pulmonary-disorders/cough-in-adults

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WebMD: Why You Cough
A cough is supposed to protect you. It gets out stuff that doesn't belong in your lungs and windpipe, like inhaled dirt or food. Here are the common triggers.
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/overview
That nagging cough - Harvard Health
A persistent or chronic cough that lasts longer than a few weeks can be worrisome, but for nonsmokers, the most common causes include asthma, bronchitis, post…
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/that-nagging-cough
Cough - Mayo Clinic
Cough: Symptom — Your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways and possible causes of this symptom.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/definition/sym-20050846
Cough | Chronic Cough | Acute Cough | MedlinePlus
Coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. There are two types of coughs: acute and chronic. Learn the causes of chronic cough.
https://medlineplus.gov/cough.html
American Lung Association: Learn About Cough
A cough is a spontaneous reflex. When things such as mucus, germs or dust irritate your throat and airways, your body automatically responds by coughing. Similar to other reflexes such as sneezing or blinking, coughing helps protect your body.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/cough/learn-about-cough
Cleveland Clinic: What Does Your Cough Say About Your Illness?
A persistent cough can disrupt your daily activities and drive you to distraction. But, whether it stays around for a few days or turns into a nagging annoyance that lingers for weeks, the type of cough you have can often give you a clue about what’s ailing you.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-does-your-cough-say-about-your-illness/
Cough – Penn Medicine
Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. But too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/cough
Cough in Adults - Pulmonary Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Cough in Adults - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/symptoms-of-pulmonary-disorders/cough-in-adults

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