About Coughology
Overview of Cough
Many coughs are caused by infectious diseases, such as the flu or/common cold, but some are not.
While you may be coughing up a lot of mucus, the person next to you may be coughing up dry or tickly mucus.
The treatment for your cough will be determined by the type of cough and its cause.
Understanding cough?
Normally, the throat and lungs produce a tiny quantity of mucus to keep the airway moist and form a thin covering layer that acts as a protective barrier against irritants and pathogens that you may inhale. Some infrequent coughing helps in mobilizing mucus and has no negative impact on your health. Coughing also enables the rapid expulsion of any unwanted particles that you may have accidentally inhaled.
Coughing, on occasion, is a natural and healthy bodily function. Nerves in your throat and airways detect irritants and work to eliminate them. This reaction is virtually rapid and quite effective. Although coughing can indicate a dangerous illness, it usually resolves on its own without the need for medical intervention.
Do you know the Cough Etiquettes?
Before coronavirus, it was normal to go to work or school with a mild cough or runny nose. But these days, the slightest sniffle is bound to raise alarm from those around you.
Here’s what you need to know if you find yourself coughing or sneezing around others.
Why Coughology?
Not everyone wants to visit the doctor for a minor cough, which ideally one should, because self-medication isn’t good. Coughs are not usually seen as a health concern that necessitates medical attention. Coughology is an endeavor to educate people about the science behind coughing and to explain that coughing should not be taken lightly and must be handled appropriately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your healthcare provider will take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and may request tests to determine the cause of your cough. As part of the assessment, your provider will check your vital signs, such as your temperature and the number of breaths you take. If your cough has persisted a long time, they may check your oxygen levels, perform a spirometry test in the office, or order a chest X-ray or lung function testing.
Although pregnancy does not normally cause coughing, your immune system does change. This could imply that you catch a cold or cough while pregnant. Furthermore, the cold or cough may persist longer. If your illness lasts longer than expected, or if you have difficulty eating, sleeping, or breathing, contact your healthcare practitioner.
If you cough after eating, it is possible that something went down the wrong way,/meaning it traveled to your lungs rather than your stomach. Most of the time, our upper airways are designed to prevent food and drink from reaching our lungs. If food gets into the wrong pipe, you will cough, but it’s usually not serious. What you eat or drink can sometimes make its way past that barrier and into your lungs. This is known as aspiration, and it can occur if you have difficulty swallowing or other digestive or lung disorders. Inform your healthcare practitioner if you frequently have coughing and eating problems.
COVID-19 induces coughing. It may also be a symptom of the post-COVID syndrome (or long COVID). Coughing can last for weeks or months after being infected as part of protracted COVID. Other symptoms you may have include extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating or remembering things, and / or difficulty breathing. If you haven’t been diagnosed with COVID-19, talk to your doctor about getting tested. If you have, follow your healthcare provider’s advice on how to deal with persistent symptoms.
Call your pediatrician if your child has been coughing for longer than four weeks.