Everyone coughs at least once or twice a day, with most of those coughs being common defensive reflexes. Your respiratory system is trying to rid itself of ordinary mucus, allergens and irritants. Other types of coughs, however, are more frequent and specific to a particular condition.
If you’re troubled by your cough, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with Prime Immediate and Primary Care. Our full spectrum of up-to-the-minute diagnostic equipment and treatment tools identify pulmonary issues quickly and accurately.
Here’s a look at kinds of coughs that can be associated with worrisome ailments.
Wet: They come with mucus from your respiratory system and can start rapidly or gradually. They’re associated with asthma, acute bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, a cold or the flu and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Dry: Mucous isn’t involved, they’re hacking and may happen in prolonged outbursts. They’re caused by irritation or inflammation in the respiratory tract, often due to an upper respiratory infection. It’s not uncommon for dry coughs to hang around for a few weeks after a cold or the flu has ended.
It’s important to note that dry coughs are common symptoms of Covid-19. Anyone who has a dry cough that’s accompanied by a fever, shortness of breath, chest tightness or bluish lips should immediately seek medical help.
Paroxysmal: It involves sporadic outbreaks of violent, unmanageable coughing. The person struggles to breathe and may throw up. Paroxysmal coughs can be signs of asthma, pneumonia, COPD, tuberculosis and whooping cough.
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