cough It is the body’s response mechanism to abnormalities in the respiratory system. as a mechanism for eliminating pathogens mucus or foreign body in the respiratory tract
Female Dr. Puangrat Tangthitikul, M.D. Specialist in Internal Medicine, Respiratory Diseases and Respiratory Crisis internal medicine center Nawavej Hospital Describe the nature of coughing in detail. and anniversary for observing yourself and those around you If there is an unusual cough, it will go into the treatment process in a timely manner.
coughing characteristics
Characteristics of coughing sounds can be classified according to many different forms such as
cough with mucus Found in respiratory tract infections such as the common cold, influenza, pneumonia, acute bronchitis. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a result of the body’s mucus excretion or secretions in the respiratory system until causing a cough with phlegm
dry cough caused by throat irritation or lower respiratory tract until inducing coughing without sputum Common causes such as acid reflux bronchitis ACEi Inhibitor antihypertensive drug and is a common symptom in COVID-19 patients.
Cough echo Found in children, it is caused by swelling of the upper respiratory tract near the larynx and trachea, known as the ‘croup’. Patients may also have difficulty breathing, dry voice, wheezing, fever, along with a cough. resonant
Nighttime cough
It is the result of irritation of the respiratory tract that is stimulated during the night. It may be related to posture, such as sputum flowing down the throat while lying down. That can be found in sinusitis, allergies and cold weather. or allergens such as dust mites, which are factors that stimulate the contraction of the bronchi resulting in more coughing especially asthmatic patients
duration of cough
Acute cough is a cough that lasts less than 3 weeks.
2. Subacute cough is cough from 3 to 8 weeks.
3. Chronic cough is a cough that continues for more than 8 weeks.
Cough that should see a doctor
recommend to see a doctor If the cough is characterized by a chronic cough or having other symptoms associated with it, such as coughing up bloody sputum, hoarseness, fever, weight loss, breathlessness, frequent infectious pneumonia, painful swallowing, difficulty swallowing, choking. and provide appropriate treatment
treatment guidelines
Since a cough can be caused by a number of reasons, treatment is necessary to determine the cause of the cough. and provide treatment according to the cause, the patient’s own practice It is a very important part in treating cough. by avoiding various triggers that cause coughing
for example Irritants, dust, chemicals, cigarette smoke, avoid exposure to air from air conditioners. or direct fan
Because the cold air stimulates the trachea to contract. should warm the body get enough rest case of smoking should refrain from smoking