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Causes in adults
Cough is a protective reaction of the body aimed at cleansing the respiratory tract. It can be called:
- Infections (viral, bacterial, fungal): SARS, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough.
- Allergies: Reaction to pollen, dust, animal hair.
- Irritants: Tobacco smoke, chemical evaporation, dry air.
- Chronic diseases: GERD, asthma, COPD.
- Rare reasons: Heart failure, reception of ACE inhibitors.
Diagnosis: If the cough lasts longer than 3 weeks, accompanied by a temperature above 38 ° C, blood in sputum or shortness of breath, see a doctor urgently.
Types of cough and treatment strategies
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Dry (unproductive) cough
- Character: Without sputum, often painful, intensifies at night.
- Reasons: Laryngitis, the initial stage of SARS, asthma.
- Treatment:
- Pastils with menthol or lidocayine (Strepsils, Doctor of my).
- Betamirate syrups (Synecode, Omnitus).
- Inhalations with saline (moisturize the mucous membrane).
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Wet (productive) cough
- Character: With the discharge of sputum, wheezing in the chest.
- Reasons: Bronchitis, pneumonia, posture.
- Treatment:
- Mucolithic (Ambroxol, ACC).
- Expectorant (Herbion with plantain, Mukalty).
- Drainage massage (patting the back for jerking).
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Allergic cough
- Character: Attacks in contact with an allergen, itching in the nose.
- Treatment:
- Antihistamines (Cetrin, Zirtek).
- Washing the nose with saline.
Home treatment methods
1. Warm drink
- Tea with honey and lemon: Honey envelops the throat, lemon contains vitamin C.
- Milk with butter and soda: 1 cup of warm milk + 1 tsp butter + ½ tsp. soda (softens dry cough).
- Brusnice fruits: Natural antiseptic.
2. Inhalation
- Steam: Above the pan with a decoction of chamomile/eucalyptus (5-10 minutes).
- Nebulizer: With Lazolvan (with wet cough) or Berodual (with spasms).
3. Compresses
- Honey: Apply the honey to the chest, cover with a film and a scarf for 2 hours.
- Potato: Apply warm puree in a fabric bag to the chest.
4. Herbs
- Thoracic collection No. 4 (chamomile, mint, lobillar).
- Solo root: 1 tbsp. Brown 200 ml of water, drink 3 times/day.
Pharmacy preparations (table)
| Type of cough | Preparation | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | Synecode | Suppresses the cough reflex |
| Wet | Ambrobene | Sputs sputum |
| Allergic | Erius | Blocks histamine |
Prophylaxis
- Moisturize the air (optimal humidity 40-60%).
- Avoid smoking.
- Make flu and pneumococcus.
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