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Read about coughs, including what you can do to ease a cough, help from a pharmacist and when to see a GP.
- Chest Infection
The main symptoms are: a chesty cough – you may cough up...
- Bronchitis
a cough – you may cough up clear, white, yellow or green...
- Chest Infection
27 sie 2024 · A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of phlegm and irritants such as dust or smoke. It’s rarely a sign of anything serious. 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).
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 main symptoms are: a chesty cough – you may cough up green or yellow mucus. wheezing and shortness of breath. chest pain or discomfort. a high temperature. a headache. aching muscles. tiredness. These symptoms can be unpleasant, but they usually get better on their own in about 7 to 10 days. The cough and mucus can last up to 3 weeks.
a cough – you may cough up clear, white, yellow or green mucus; chest pain when coughing; shortness of breath; a sore throat; a runny nose; a high temperature; Things you can do to help with bronchitis. Bronchitis is often caused by infections that can be easily spread through coughing and sneezing.
Definition. Causes. Prevalence. Complications. Cough: Summary. Cough is a reflex response to airway irritation. It is triggered by stimulation of airway cough receptors, either by irritants or by conditions that cause airway distortion.
27 sie 2024 · Illnesses and conditions. Lungs and airways. Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi). It causes them to become irritated and inflamed. Most cases of bronchitis can be treated at home. Bronchitis can affect people of all ages. It’s most common in children under the age of 5.
