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Health A to Z. Cough. A cough will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks. How you can treat a cough yourself. There's usually no need to see a GP if you have a cough. You should: rest. drink plenty of fluids.
- COVID-19 symptoms and what to do
It’s not always possible to treat COVID-19. But there are...
- COVID-19 symptoms and what to do
7 lut 2019 · This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
7 lut 2019 · This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
27 sie 2024 · Most coughs clear up within 3 weeks and don’t need any treatment. A dry cough means it’s tickly and doesn’t produce any mucus (phlegm). A chesty cough means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways. If you smoke, quitting is likely to help improve your cough. Read more about stopping smoking.
18 lip 2024 · Find out more about coughs in adults, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your cough worsens and you need medical help. Most coughs clear up within 3 weeks and don't require any treatment. A dry cough means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus).
The recommendations in this guideline represent the view of NICE, arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available.
It’s not always possible to treat COVID-19. But there are things you can do to help ease some of the symptoms, such as a high temperature, a cough and breathlessness.
