4 Types Of Cough, How To Prevent And Handling

JAKARTA - Cold weather often brings various health problems, one of which is coughing. Cough can be caused by allergies, infection, or irritation. Therefore, it is important to know when a cough can be handled alone at home and when it requires medical treatment.

Cough caused by changing seasons or irritation such as dust and cold air requires a different approach than coughing due to bacterial or viral infections.

Cough is a natural mechanism for the body to clean the airways of irritation such as mucus, dust, smoke, or other allergens such as powder and fungi.

Some common causes of cough include:

Here are the types of coughs and handling:

Dry cough is often caused by inflammation of the respiratory tract and does not produce mucus. This cough can occur at night due to mucus droplets from the nose or sine that irritate the throat.

General causes:

Handling:

Wet coughs, or fever, are caused by mucus that accumulates in the airways. Coughs of this type are often associated with viral or bacterial infections.

General causes:

Handling:

This cough is characterized by a severe cough attack that often hurts and interferes with breathing.

General causes:

Handling:

This type of cough often occurs in small children due to viral infections that cause inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. This cough is usually characterized by a distinctive guaranteed sound.

Other signs:

Handling:

While most coughs can be treated at home, some signs require immediate medical help, such as:

By understanding the causes and types of coughs, you can determine the right steps to treat symptoms to handle them. If in doubt, consult a doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment.