Cough is the body's defense mechanism. However, long-lasting cough should be evaluated.
TYPES OF COUGH:
1. DRY COUGH: - Without phlegm - Viral infection - Irritation - Allergy
2. PHYSICIAN COUGH: - Yellow/green phlegm - Bacterial infection - Sinusitis
3. PAROXISMAL: - Severe attacks - Whooping cough - Asthma
4. NIGHT COUGH: - It may be a sign of asthma - Sinus discharge - Reflux
REASONS: - cold - Flu - Asthma - Allergy - Reflux - Smoke/cigarette
HOME TREATMENT: ✅ Drink plenty of water ✅ Honey (over 1 year old) ✅ Moisturizing ✅ Steam bath ✅ Sleeping with your head elevated
SHOULD SEE A DOCTOR: - If it takes more than 2 weeks - If there is shortness of breath - Bloody sputum - High fever - Wheezing