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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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Cough
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...The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month.... Read more »Pneumonia: Symptoms
...following:High feverA rapid heart rateBluish-toned (cyanotic) skinLabored and heavy breathing.Mental confusionCoughing up mucus (sputum) containing pus or bloodSymptoms in the Elderly. It is... Read more »Images
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Medications
... itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing ... Read more »
...swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness,... Read more »
...Precautions. Dry or irritated throat, hoarseness or coughing may occur as your body adjusts to... Read more »
...tightness, rash, itching, swelling (especially of the throat, tongue), hives, dizziness. If you... Read more »
...symptoms (e.g., ear congestion, watery/itchy eyes, itchy throat) that may be caused by... Read more »
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