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What is a cough?

The body has a natural tendencies eject out irritants entering in our body. One of the mechanism of removing irritants is by coughing. In other words,  A cough is way of the body to remove irritants from  upper throat and lower lungs. It brings healing and protection for the body.

Types of coughs related to duration of infection

• Acute coughing starts abruptly and lasts for two to three weeks

• subacute coughing lasts for three to eight weeks following an illness

• chronic coughing lasts for more than eight weeks.

• Persistent coughs are another name for coughs that endure a long time.

• A persistent cough that has not improved with treatment is known as a "refractory cough."

Types of coughs related to mucus

• A cough that produces mucus or phlegm is referred to as a productive cough or wet cough. • A dry cough, also known as an ineffective cough, does not produce phlegm or mucus.

Types of cough related to certain sound and specific condtions

• Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an infection that produces a cough that sounds like a "whoop."

• Barking cough . It is a cough which is identified by the barking sound

• This kind of cough is frequently caused by obstructed airways. It may be linked to long-term illnesses like asthma or infections like the common cold.

Types of cough related to the time of coughing

• Night time cough

• Daytime cough

• Cough with vomiting . It usually happens with children who cough so hard and results in vomiting.

Who are prone to coughing?

Although coughing is a typical symptom that anybody might have, some people get it more often than others for a variety of reasons.

• Smoking: Tobacco or marijuana smoke irritates the airways, increasing the risk of infection and causing a persistent cough.

• Vaping: It exposes users to substances that might aggravate their respiratory systems, which frequently leads to coughing.

• Chronic diseases: Asthma and COPD, for example, cause airways to become more sensitive, which leads to coughing.

• Allergies: Coughing can result from respiratory irritation brought on by reactions to dust, pollen, or pet dander.

• Age: Coughing is more common in children, especially when they are exposed to viruses in childcare or school environments.

Causes of cough

There can be many causes for cough. It is shown below:

Allergens and irritants

• Smoke.

• Strong smells (like cleaners and perfumes).

• Mold.

• Dust.

• Pollen.

• Pet dander.

• Mucus.

• Certain medications, like ACE inhibitors

Medical condition that can cause cough

• Acute bronchitis or bronchiolitis.

• Whooping cough .

• Acute second- or third-hand smoke exposure.