Kedi Cough Care

A cough, also known as tussis, is a voluntary or involuntary act that clears the throat and breathing passage of foreign particles, microbes, irritants, fluids, and mucus; it is a rapid expulsion of air from the lungs.

Causes of acute (short-term) cough

In most cases, the infection is in the upper respiratory tract and affects the throat, this is known as a URTI or URI (upper respiratory tract infection). Examples include:

• flu
• common cold
• laryngitis

If it is an LRTI (lower respiratory tract infection), the lungs are infected, and/or the airways lower down from the windpipe. Examples include:

• bronchitis
• pneumonia

An acute cough can also be caused by hay fever.

Causes of chronic (long-term) cough

• Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition.
• Causes and risk factors for chronic cough include:
  • smoking,
  • chronic bronchitis,
  • common colds,
  • flu,
  • emphysema,
  • dry mouth,
  • asthma,
  • allergies,
  • hay fever (allergic rhinitis),
  • sinus problems and post-nasal drip,
  • GERD,
  • cystic fibrosis,
  • whooping cough (pertussis)
  • infections,
  • medication side effects,
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
  • bronchiectasis, and
  • lung cancer.
  • mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose (post nasal drip)
  • GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
  • Asthma
  • Some medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors)

Chronic coughs in children are most often caused by asthma, but can also be from conditions like post-nasal drip or GERD.

Less common causes of chronic cough in adults include TB (tuberculosis), fungal infections of the lung, and lung cancer.

• Treatment for chronic cough is to identify the cause and treat it.
• Home remedies to ease symptoms of chronic cough include:
  • staying hydrated,
  • gargling with warm saltwater,
  • cough drops,
  • honey, and
  • ginger.

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