Coughs

MedicA cough is the way the body reacts to something in the throat, nose, or lungs. Coughs can be dry and hacking – these are called dry coughs or they can be productive coughs which bring up mucus.

Coughs are usually caused by colds or flu, smoking or allergies. If you have a cough, use this symptom evaluation chart to take the best course of action.

 

 

 Coughs Flow Chart

Use Self-Care Measures:

  • Avoid smoking or smoke filled areas 
  • Drink more fluids to make the mucus easier to cough up. A hot shower can also help. 
  • If you are coughing up mucus, use an over-the-counter expectorant cough medicine as directed. 
  • If your cough is dry, try an over-the-counter cough suppressant as directed. 
  • Use cough drops or hard candy to decrease the tickle in your throat.

Go to the doctors if the cough lasts longer than 2 weeks.

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