All about coughs and their causes
All about coughs and their causes A cough, also known as tussis, is a voluntary or involuntary act that clears the throat and breathing passage of foreign particles, microbes, irritants, fluids, and mucus; it is a rapid expulsion of air from the lungs. Fast facts on coughs - Here are some key points about coughs. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. Some germs use coughing to spread to new hosts. There is a wide array of potential causes of coughs. Some types of cough only occur at night. If the cough is difficult to diagnose, a chest X-ray may be necessary. Home remedies can soothe the majority of coughs. Treatments Honey can relieve a cough in some cases. The best way to treat a cough caused by a viral infection is to let the immune system deal with it — generally, such coughs clear up on their own. If a doctor is treating a cough, they will focus on the cause; for example, if it is due to an ACE inhibitor, it may be d...