COUGH
One is said to have a cough when ones body is responding to something disturbs the airway or throat. This whole processvis temed Coughing. Coughing is the expulsion of air through the epiglottis from the lungs, it is painless but at times it s painful and is often accompanied with blood as in the case of tuberculosis. A normal cough lasts for about a day, but when it continue for weeks it's a sign of a medical condition.
Signs and Symptoms of Cough
Coughs can either be chronic or acute. Acute coughs lasts for less than 3 weeks while I'm the case of chronic cough it can lasts for 8 weeks and more. symptoms are;
• Runny nose
• Frequent sure throat
• Postnasal drip
• Shortness of breath
• Coughing followed by blood (in case of chronic)
• Choking or vomiting etc.
Common Causes of Cough
In the case of acute coughs common cause are;
• Influenza (flu) and Common cold.
• Pneumonia
• Sinus infection
• Inhaling of chemicals, dust etc.
For chronic cough it include;
• Allergies
• Chronic bronchitis
• Asthma
• Postnasal drip
• Lung conditions such as throat disorders, smoking etc.
Medication Options for Coughs
Cough can be treated in a many ways, depending on what caused it. Most cough involve self-care. some are treated with antibiotics, drinking of water can help thin the mucus in your throat, honey can help loosen the cough, cough drops, hot candies etc.
Natural remedies include:
• Lifting your head with pillow while at sleep
• Walm salt water
Prevention of Coughs
Most coughs are as a result of common cold. so washing your hands often with soap help reduce the risk of catching a cold, avoid close contact with the sick, do not touch your face with dirty hands, staying hydrated can prevent cough also, lastly avoid tobacco smoke
Conclusion
Having learnt about Cough, it's causes, symptoms and prevention, We all know that cleanliness is next to Godliness, and being clean is part of the preventive measures for cough, so let's stay clean and stay healthy.
