Coughing

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A cough is a sudden, explosive expulsion of air from the lungs, usually caused by the need to expel something from the air passages. Productive coughing brings up mucus (referred to as sputum or phlegm) while an unproductive, dry cough does not.

Different cough sounds may be signals of different, underlying problems. If your cough persist, seek the assistance of a qualified health practitioner.

Examples of coughs include: Constant, severe coughing with thick mucus production, which may signal chronic bronchitis (bronchitis often associated with smoking or passive smoke exposure).

A very dry cough with profound symptoms of fever and fatigue, which may signal an approaching severe bout of acute bronchitis. (Viral bronchitis usually has a persistent cough that disturbs sleep.)

Dry coughs that are usually worse at night may signal bronchospasm (temporary narrowing of the bronchi, the larger tubes of airways) that can be associated with asthma, infection, or allergies.

Allergic coughs may occur along with runny nose and wheezing, or begin after certain foods are consumed or at different times of the year.

It is important to identify the type of cough you have in order to treat the underlying causes of your symptoms. In NaturalCures.com, you will find extensive information about the different types of cough, as well as natural, no-pharmaceutical solutions to alleviating your symptoms and treating the root of your problem.