When your coughproduces mucusor phlegm and feels wet overall, that means that it’s productive. In this case, it’s likely a result of an infection, a common cold, or the flu. It’s not recommended to run while you have a productive cough because you’ll irritate your throat further. ...
Your little one's cough will be wet and productive, which is the body's way of getting rid of mucus and phlegm. Other symptoms of post-nasal drip include itchy eyes, nose, and throat; watery eyes; and a runny nose. Allergies. Children can start becoming susceptible to seasonal allergies...
One theory posits that viral exposure makes receptors in our airways overly sensitive for a time after sickness.
Inflammation of the respiratory tract and drainage of nasal mucus irritate the throat, triggering the cough reflex. Such a "dry" cough, which doesn't' bring up phlegm, is common in influenza. A "productive" cough may be a sign of a secondary infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Sore...
Cough that produces phlegm Pneumonia: What's Normal? Getting it once is considered normal in children, while two or three bouts in one year may be a cause for concern. Why your child might be vulnerable to pneumonia Recurring pneumonia could be a sign of an underlying illness such as asthma...
Persistent cough: may cough up pink/red phlegm Weakness: and fatigue Nausea: and/or vomiting Loss of appetite Rapid weight gain: due to fluid retention Confusion or difficulty focussing Abdominal swelling Increased urination: particularly at night Heart failure requires ongoing medical care including me...
I can't believe that someone would get a piece of cracked black pepper in their throat, choke on it and cough, and go back for more. But hey, different strokes." He’ll throw a handful of peppercorns into the pot when he’s making chicken stock, or sometimes use finely ground black...
Not suppressing a cough. ... Discreetly getting rid of phlegm. ... Using a saline nasal spray or rinse. ... Gargling with salt water. Is mucus good or bad? A runny or stuffed-up nose is a pain, but thatextra mucus helps your body stay healthy. “Mucus is an important substance th...
Peak: Runny nose or congestion, cough, sneezing, and low-grade fever can last anywhere froma few days to a whole week. Late stage: Fatigue, cough, and congestion or a runny nose are late-stage symptoms of the cold typically happen around days eight to 10. ...
On the 2nd of February we started a second round of 10-day antibiotics as his cough had not lessened over the prior treatment, and again on the 12th. On that day I specifically asked for an x-ray and the x-ray clearly showed a large mass in Logan’s right lung which seemed likely ...