Coughing can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include normal clearing of airways, irritants such as smoke and gas, tobacco use or improperly swallowing food and liquids.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Drink fluids. Liquid helps thin the mucus in your throat. …
- Suck on cough drops or hard candies. They may ease a dry cough and soothe an irritated throat.
- Consider taking honey. A teaspoon of honey may help loosen a cough. …
- Moisturize the air. …
- Avoid tobacco smoke.
A common viral infection of the nose and throat.
In contrast to the flu, a common cold can be caused by many different types of viruses. The condition is generally harmless and symptoms usually resolve within two weeks.
Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing and congestion. High fever or severe symptoms are reasons to see a doctor, especially in children.
Most people recover on their own within two weeks. Over-the-counter products and home remedies can help control symptoms.
Symptoms of a cold usually peak within 2 to 3 days and can include:
- Sneezing.
- Stuffy nose.
- Runny nose.
- Sore throat.
- Coughing.
- Mucus dripping down your throat (post-nasal drip)
- Watery eyes.
- Fever (although most people with colds do not have fever)
DR VISHWAMBHAR HAS OVER 15 YEARS OF EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN COUGH & COLD FOR COPD AND ILD. HE HAS TRAINED FOR THE SAME THROUGH EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOCIETY.
