Cough

Hello friends todays post is about cough.It includes "cough" Causes,Diagnosis and treatment.

Coughing

Couching is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clean although it can be annoying,Coughing help your body heal and prorect itself.

Types of cough

There are two main types of cough which are given below,

1. Acute Cough

2. Chronic cough

1. Acute Cough

Cough that last for less than 3 weeks is called Acute Cough.

Causes

The main causes of acute cough are Cold,Flu and Acute Bronchitis.

2. Chronic Cough

Persistant cough  that last longer than 8 weeks is called Chronic Cough.

Causes

The main causes of chronic cough are given below,

1. Chronic bronchitis

2. Asthama

3. Smoking

4. Throat disorders

Diagnosis

1. Chest x-rays 

2. Blood sample

3. CT Scan

4. Throat swab

Treatment

Cough remedies

1. Antitussives (Dextromethorphan "Vick" )

2. Expectorants (Guaifenesis "Mucinex bidex 400")

Home remedies

1. Garlic

2. Ginger

3. Turmeric

4. Steam

5.Warm milk and honry