Acute Cough
Health Encyclopedia: Cough
Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder.
Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive. A productive cough is one that brings up mucus. Mucus is also called phlegm orsputum.
Coughs can be either acute or chronic:
- Acute coughs usually begin suddenly. They are often due to a
cold ,flu , or sinus infection. They usually go awayafter 2 to 3 weeks.
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...use your quick-relief inhaler (e.g., albuterol) for acute attacks of shortness of breath unless... Read more »
...immediately. Therefore, it should not be used to relieve an acute asthma attack. If an asthma... Read more »
...breathing problems (e.g., hypoxia, pulmonary infiltrates, acute respiratory distress syndrome)... Read more »
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