How to deal with dry and wet cough?

Why are we coughing?
The main function of coughing is to clear the airways of excess secretions or foreign bodies that prevent us from functioning normally and comfortably. If the cough is temporary and after a while it does not remain, we can be sure that it is just a normal reflex of our body, for example, as a result of air pollution, exhaust fumes or cigarette smoke.
- Coughing during respiratory infections is a protective mechanism that helps to remove excess secretions. This is an involuntary reflex caused by the presence of irritants in the form of bacteria, dust and excess mucus," comments Dr. Mariola Malitskaya, an expert on the educational campaign "Let's fight the flu."
If your cough has been bothering you for a long time and tends to recur, we should not ignore it. It may be a symptom of a respiratory illness. Remember that the causes of coughing can be different - we recognize them based on the duration of the cough and its nature.
What types of cough are there?
Because of the duration:
Acute cough - lasts up to 3 weeks. This is most often caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, that is, a cold. It can also be a reaction to a foreign body or accompany an allergy - this is especially tiring and prevents you from falling asleep peacefully. Subacute cough is also called postinfectious cough, it lasts from 3 to 8 weeks. This is usually caused by a recent viral infection. Chronic cough - can be tiring for more than 8 weeks. This is most often associated with more serious diseases such as allergic asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, chronic bronchitis, lung and heart diseases. If we do not know the cause of this type of cough, it is necessary to consult a doctor to rule out diseases that are dangerous to health.
Because of the nature, we distinguish:
Dry cough - otherwise known as unproductive. Most often, this accompanies the first phase of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It lasts 3-5 days with symptoms of a cold or flu, disappears and turns into a wet cough. Wet cough is associated with the secretion of mucus, it is productive. It can be combined with the second phase of an upper respiratory tract viral infection, when the dry cough has disappeared. Usually, the fever also subsides, and the severity of other diseases decreases. A wet cough can also accompany bronchitis (also chronic), pneumonia and COPD.
How to get rid of cough?
Before choosing the right method of relieving and treating cough, we must be sure of its cause and nature.
A dry cough can be very unpleasant - by suppressing it, you rest, allow the body to fight infection and recover faster. In turn, a wet cough is considered a useful phenomenon that helps to clear the airways.
If you cough, home remedies such as inhalations, ginger drinks, or using an air humidifier may not be enough. It is worth supporting yourself with the funds available at the pharmacy.
Cough medicines can be divided into:
antitussive, expectorant.
In the case of a wet cough, we should choose medicines that relieve cough, that is, expectorants.
- Remember that expectorants should be used throughout the day, usually before 18:00. They dilute secretions and cause coughing. A more serious problem may be a dry, tiresome cough that makes it difficult to fall asleep, says Dr. Mariola Malika.
Dry cough, that is, an unproductive cough, should be blocked with antitussive drugs that calm the cough reflex and allow you to rest. It is important to note that in the case of an annoying and tiresome cough, regardless of its origin and nature, you can also use antitussive medications.
How do antitussive drugs work?
In the pharmacy you can find many different drugs that contain substances that suppress the cough reflex - they differ in strength and mechanism of action, effectiveness and frequency of side effects.
Currently, modern drugs that centrally (already in the brain stem) stop the cough reflex are most often based on the action of butamirate citrate, an active substance that effectively suppresses the cough reflex, is not addictive, has anti-inflammatory properties and slightly dilates the bronchi, making breathing easier. Due to the shape of the syrup, it does not require additional release and is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Bu, sadəcə bir kazino deyil, hər kəsin özü üçün bir şey tapacağı bütöv bir əyləncə ekosistemidir. İnnovativ platforma klassik elementləri qabaqcıl texnologiya ilə birləşdirən unikal oyun təcrübəsi təklif edir. Oyunların geniş seçimi hətta ən tələbkar mostbet oyunçusunu da qane edəcək. Onlayn kazino həyəcan və rəqabət ruhu əlavə edən eksklüziv turnirləri və tədbirləri ilə seçilir. Yüksək ödəniş nisbətləri və şəffaf siyasətlər oyunu təkcə maraqlı deyil, həm də potensial gəlirli edir.