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Persistent Cough
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[size=4][b]Persistent Cough - Cough and Fever[/b][/size][hr]Cough can be of different types like dry, mucus-producing, persistent, whooping, 'barky', wheezing, etc. Describing the exact type of cough can help in diagnosing the underlying cause quickly.

[list][*]Influenza (Flu) - It is a viral infection, severe than common cold.[*]Dry cough, fever, sore throat, body ache, headache, etc., are the identifying symptoms. Smile[/list]

Quote:[list][*]Strep Throat (Streptococcal pharyngitis) - It is a bacterial infection in the throat.[*]Symptoms include high-grade fever, severe throat pain, dry cough, white or red spots on the back of the throat.[/list]

[size=large][b]Possible Causes and Accompanying Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]Allergy - An allergy is an adverse reaction by the immune system to a substance. The symptoms differ according to the type of allergy. Fever, cough, sore throat, skin rash, irritation, etc., are some of the common symptoms of airborne allergies and hay fever.

[list][*]Meningitis - It is the inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and the spinal cord.[*]High fever, severe headache, stiff neck, seizures, confusion, etc., are the common symptoms.[*]Coughing and other flu-like signs are the lesser known symptoms.[*]What to Look For What is the type of cough?[*]Is it dry, mucus-producing, 'barky', persistent, hacking?[*]Does the cough occur throughout the day, or only at night?[/list]

[size=large][b]Home Remedies for Cough[/b][/size][hr]There are plenty of remedies that can cure this debilitating condition. Let's have a look at some of them. Take a vaporizer and add 10 to 14 drops of thyme oil in it. Breathe in the steam from the vaporizer. The steam will help soothe the inflamed airways and even help clear the sinus congestion. This will in turn help clear the phlegm in your throat and lungs.

[list][*]Ice Packs: One can make use of ice packs or frozen peas wrapped in a cloth to reduce the pain and swelling.[*]Keep the ice pack on the injured rib for 15 minutes once or twice a day, so that the swelling will lessen.[*]The completion of this article on Dry Cough was our prerogative since the past one month.[*]However, we completed it within a matter of fifteen days! Big Grin[*]Cancerous Lesion: One needs to do regular checkups to keep an eye if any lesion is formed on the ribs.[*]The lesion, if cancerous, can make the bones weak and result in breakage of that bone.[*]Severe Coughing: Another cause of broken ribs is severe and prolonged coughing, which can cause extended pressure on the rib cage.[*]Especially, if a person has pneumonia or bronchitis, then severe coughs can lead to broken ribs.[*]The information available on Cough is infinite.[*]There just seems to be so much to learn about, and to write about on Cough. [*]Laryngitis - It is the inflammation of the larynx or the voice box, leading to irritation of the vocal cords.[*]Voice becoming hoarse, loss of voice, sore throat, cough, mild fever, swollen lymph nodes in the throat, etc., are the symptoms of laryngitis.[/list]

[size=large][b]Sometimes, the Doctor May Try to Reach the Clot With the Help of a Catheter[/b][/size][hr]The catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the upper thigh (groin) or arm through a vein to allow access to the bloodstream for treatment of the clot in the lung. Through the catheter the doctor can either extract the clot or inject medicine to dissolve the clot. Very rarely is surgery opted for, to remove the clot. Only patients suffering from recurrent embolism require to undergo surgery.

[size=large][b]How to Treat Pulmonary Embolism?[/b][/size][hr]Diagnosis It is not easy to diagnose pulmonary embolism, because the symptoms are not specific enough. There are blood tests that can help understand if a person is prone to DVT or PE, however, it does not detect a clot. Moreover, a regular X-ray will not spot the clot. The Duplex Doppler ultrasound method is used to check the rate of blood flow in the veins of the legs and also to identify blood clots in lungs.

[list][*]Complications Taking proper care is most important if one has been diagnosed with a broken rib as it can go further with many complications.[*]Some of them are mentioned below:[/list]

[size=large][b]Are the Symptoms Worsening After Every Passing Day?[/b][/size][hr]Treatment You should consult the doctor and get the underlying cause diagnosed immediately. Prescription medications, cough syrup, etc., help in treating cough in minor cases. In case, if you suffer from any of the aforementioned disorder, the doctor will prescribe the related treatment method. Staying away from allergens, airborne pollutants, etc., can help in treating chronic cough. Over-the-counter cough medications should not be given to babies and children without consulting the doctor. Several home remedies are also effective for treating cough and mild fever. This can be considered to be a valuable article on Dry Cough. It is because there is so much to learn about Dry Cough here.

[list][*]Sinusitis - It is the inflammation of the sinuses due to allergy or infection.[*]Thick discharge from nose, nasal congestion, severe cough at night, fever, headache, fatigue, etc., are the common symptoms of sinusitis.[/list]

Pneumonia: A broken rib causes difficulty in breathing, sneezing, as well as coughing. It is very necessary to take care as it can lead to a chest infection -- mostly pneumonia. One should take deep breaths every hour, and coughing should not be stopped unless it becomes tough for you as it is a way to throw out infections.

[list][*]Pregnancy is a condition, wherein the expecting mother has to be careful regarding her diet and medication.[*]Whatever the mother consumes, gets absorbed into her body; and reaches the baby's bloodstream, through the placenta.[*]This is how the baby gets the required nutrients for his growth.[*]So, if a pregnant woman consumes any medicine, it reaches the baby's bloodstream too.[*]This makes it important for the expecting mother to be very careful while using medication.[*]Hence, they should avoid use of drugs that are not prescribed by the healthcare provider.[*]Cool mist humidifier or a vaporizer can be installed in the bedroom so that you can breathe properly at night.[*]Lozenges, cough drops and cough syrups can be taken without prescription.[*]However, it is not recommended to use any over-the-counter medications and drugs in case of babies and children.[/list]

[size=large][b]Helpful Natural Remedies[/b][/size][hr]Inhaling steam from a tub of boiling water, or having a hot shower helps in loosening the mucus in the throat and sinus congestion. Quality is better than quantity. It is of no use writing numerous pages of nonsense for the reader. Instead, it is better to write a short, and informative article on specific subjects like Cough. People tend to enjoy it more.

[i]Is also very important to drink adequate amounts of water and hot liquids like chicken soup; and take sufficient rest in order to recover quickly.[/i]

[size=large][b]You Smoke, Stop It Immediately[/b][/size][hr]Smoking only aggravates cough, therefore, it is wise to get rid of it completely. Fever, cough and infections can be prevented to a large extent by having a balanced diet and maintaining hygiene. Although these are not serious symptoms, you should not ignore them, because if left untreated, they can turn chronic. Take care!

Causes A Klebsiella pneumoniae infection is caused when the organism is able to enter the lungs. They gain entry into the body by eating unwashed vegetables and drinking contaminated water. Most of the time, a Klebsiella pneumoniae infection is very common in patients with underlying diseases like diabetes, chronic lung diseases, chronic alcoholics, etc. It is mostly a nosocomial infection that occurs in hospitalized patients with weakened immune system.

[size=large][b]Medication and Pregnancy[/b][/size][hr]So, extra care has to be taken while using medicines during pregnancy. Though you can use the ones prescribed by your doctor, self medication may prove fatal at times. It cannot be said that all medicines are harmful; because, there are some, which are considered safe. Unsafe medicines, when taken during the first trimester, can affect the fetal development, and may result in birth defects. During the second trimester, the nervous system of the baby can get affected. Medicines taken during the third trimester can cause breathing difficulties in newborns. Big Grin.

[size=large][b]Pulmonary Embolism During Pregnancy[/b][/size][hr]Pulmonary embolism happens to be the leading cause of death during pregnancy. The risk of formation of blood in the lungs increases during pregnancy. This is because, during pregnancy, the flow of venous blood, especially in the leg region, slows down which increases the risk of blood clot formation. Moreover, increased bed rest, less mobility and hypercoagulability, during pregnancy also increase the chances of clot formation. Women with a history of DVT are also at greater risks of getting pulmonary embolism. We have used clear and concise words in this article on Cough to avoid any misunderstandings and confusions that can be caused due to difficult words.

[list][*]Drinking lots of water, or at least seven or eight glasses of water everyday loosens phlegm.[*]As far as possible, it is best to consume warm water for faster relief from phlegm.[*]This article on Cough was written with the intention of making it very memorable to its reader.[*]Only then is an article considered to have reached it's objective.[*]Home Remedies Inhaling steam is an effective method used to clearing and soothing nasal passages.[*]It helps in relieving cough and nasal congestion.[/list]

The lungs possess a characteristic home known as 'compliance', which facilitates their expansion and contraction. The state in which the capacity of compliance is missing is known as restrictive lung disease. In case of people affected by this condition, the lungs may become stiff and are not able to expand properly. Stiffness of the chest wall, weak muscles, or damaged nerves could be responsible for the inability of the lungs to expand fully. The intrinsic or perhaps fundamental reason for this condition is lung fibrosis, which in turn is a medical condition that is characterized by the scarring of the lungs. The marks spread throughout the tissues lastly are usually converted into a fibrotic mass. As the tissues turn out to be fibrotic, their flexibility is lost. With the increased rigidity in the tissues, the lung function gets adversely affected. This reduces remarkable ability to release oxygen in the bloodstream. Other medical conditions that could contribute to this particular lung condition include sarcoidosis, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, scoliosis, or neuromuscular diseases.

[list][*]But one thing to remember is that you need to get rid of the excessive mucous by coughing it.[*]There are mucolytics which thin the mucus and make it easier to cough out the excess phlegm.[*]Also, you will find expectorants which can make spitting out less difficult.[*]But just in case a person has lung infection, antibiotics can be prescribed by the doctor.[*]We have included some fresh and interesting information on Lungs.[*]In this way, you are updated on the developments of Lungs.[/list]

Make sure you keep drinking a lot of water, and get sufficient rest apart from following the over home remedies. If the remedies given over will not help to get better inside Two weeks, or perhaps in case your symptoms turn out to be worse, then seek a doctor's help.

[list][*]Chronic Bronchitis: This is a more severe situation and is usually caused due to smoking.[*]The color of sputum might be white, yellow, or green in color.[*]This condition may prevail regarding weeks.[/list]

[size=large][b]Milk: Drinking Milk is Not a Cause At the Rear of White Phlegm[/b][/size][hr]However, it thickens the actual mucus which makes it harder to discharge it. Hence, prevent excessive consumption of milk or dairy products when you have a throat infection. We cannot be blamed if you find any other article resembling the matter we have written here about Lungs. What we have done here is our copyright material!

[size=large][b]One of the Normal Problems of the Lungs is What is Known as Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]This condition gets its name from its nature to affect the structures which usually act as the transporter of oxygen in order to and from your lungs. These types of houses tend to be known as bronchial tubes, and also when they get inflamed and annoyed, the problem is known as bronchitis. It could occur in two forms; some people may have after bronchitis, while some may complain towards continuing bronchitis signs and symptoms which may indicate that they have chronic type of the condition; which unfortunately is incurable. Speaking of the chronic kind first, the major cause because of it will be long-term cigarette smoking. Long-term exposure to air pollution, dust or toxic gases in the environment or workplace may also make the same. Now speaking of acute bronchitis, it maybe a repercussion of the bacterial infection, viral an infection, or it may also result from inhaling foreign matters to the lungs. More often than not, acute bronchitis follows an episode of cold and flu, that might suggest that a viral infection that causes these types of infections, also causes bronchitis. However, in some cases, a bacterial infection can get diagnosed as the causal broker. And this is when, antibiotics are used for the dealing with the condition.

This is not to deny the fact that over-the-counter medicine may not make you feel better. They will; and they will work fast. However, when conditions can be curbed with the use of certain home remedies why take shelter or cover of treatment which will provide you with relief but may also offer some side effects in the bargain? Here are a few natural home remedies that will help you in countering the condition normally, without causing any fuss. Home remedies work just like aliments to help the body regain its vitality. They make a positive and significant difference to your own health condition.

[size=large][b]Let It Come to a Boil and Wait Until It Begins to Steam[/b][/size][hr]In the event that you do not have peppermint leaves, buy a bottle of extract or oil and add that along with the eucalyptus draw out. You might make use of tea tree oil removes as well, as this herb is evenly superb for cough, cold, and infections. Ginger Toffees Ginger herb has been used for curing cough and cold since generations and it is an essential home remedy for cough. It's anti-inflammatory attributes which helps to reduce the infection in the chest and the tonsils. The antibacterial attributes can make sure that the body's opposition grows and also the infection subsides.
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Persistent Cough - by courtneygilber - 09-02-201610:45 AM
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