Chest Cough

It is normal to cough occasionally. Coughing with a cold, flu or allergies is normal. Coughing has a purpose. It is your body’s way of keeping unwanted stuff from getting into your lungs. Coughing helps clear extra mucus from your airways (small tubes in your lungs). This extra mucus could be caused by smoking, a cold , nasal or sinus problems, a lung infection or a lung disease, like asthma or COPD.  Chronic Cough Definition A cough may be caused by a condition not related to your lungs, such as heartburn, some medications, or throat irritants (for example, dust, pollution, chemicals in your workplace or home). Coughing is not normal if you are coughing up blood or thick mucus. If your cough makes you very tired, or light-headed, or causing chest or stomach pain, or causing you to “wet” yourself, you should talk to your doctor to find out the cause. What are the different types of cough? Doctors divide coughing into three groups, based on how long the cough has la...

A persistent cough (chronic cough) is a common symptom with many possible causes. Annoying effects of coughing, such as loss of sleep, sore chest muscles and leaking urine, can affect your quality of life and interfere with your daily activities. What does it mean if you have a cough that just won't go away? It's important to note that a persistent cough doesn’t necessarily mean you need to be worried about lung cancer. There are many possible causes of this symptom, only one of which is lung cancer. But since the less common causes are often missed for some time, it is important to make an appointment to see your doctor even if you believe there is a good explanation. What Is the Definition of a Persistent Cough? A persistent cough is defined as a cough that persists for a period of 8 weeks or longer. The cough may be dry, or you may cough up mucous. This is in contrast to an "acute" cough that lasts less than 8 weeks, such as those that occur with the common...

Both dry coughs and tickly coughs are known as non-productive coughs, as distinct from chesty coughs where mucus is produced. Dry Cough Constant Fever Runny Nose  for Adults A dry cough is most often the result of infection by cold and flu viruses. It can also be triggered by atmospheric pollutants (such as cigarette smoke) irritating your throat. In most of these situations, dry coughs occur because the back of your throat (or pharynx) becomes irritated or inflamed, but may also arise from deeper in the chest. However, sometimes, specific cough remedies are needed to help ease the symptoms of a dry cough: Home remedies such as honey soothe the lining of the tissues at the back of the throat. Conventional medicines such as cough suppressants reduce the activity of the cough reflex. These may be prescribed by your doctor or available without a prescription from a pharmacy Herbal remedies such as extracts of spruce or pine shoots are ideal for treating dry and tick...