DESKJABAR – Coughing is a protective reflex. Can remove substances that may have been inhaled, such as dust, and excess secretions that have accumulated in the airways. Coughing is the body’s way of clearing the lungs and airways.
Cough can be cough dry or cough phlegm. A dry cough does not produce mucus or phlegm. Cough with phlegm (cough ‘productive’ or ‘wet’) is cough which produces mucus and can cause a feeling of tightness in the chest.
An unexplained cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks can indicate that you have an underlying medical condition. You should always see a doctor if this happens.
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, though cough You are mild, you should be tested for COVID-19 immediately.
Quoted DeskJabar.com from healthdirect.gov.au which was uploaded on March 7, 2019.
If you experience cough continuously, the doctor will treat the underlying condition causing the cough. There may also be a trigger that makes the symptoms cough constantly getting worse.
Smoking or inhaling smoke cigarette other people is one of the triggers that can make symptoms worse cough.
Try to avoid being around people who smoke. If you are a smoker, try to cut back or quit.
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