Consumption of large quantities of fluids is one way to minimize the symptoms of cold; bed rest and relaxing also help with it. Balancing your diet by adding a good amount of fruits and vegetables is also recommended by health professionals as it strengthens our immunity through natural anti-oxidants.
You can have productive cough or dry cough depending on the presence of mucus and phlegm in your respiratory tract. Production of extra mucus that needed to be coughed out leads to a productive cough, while no mucus or phlegm production indicates a dry cough.
Coughs are also categorised as being acute or chronic. Cold, flu, pneumonia, and other bacterial or viral infections cause acute coughing that stays for a shorter period of time. Some exogenous factors can also cause acute coughing. These factors could be fumes, smoke, or any allergies.
Coughs that last for an extended period of time, for days or months. These could be a result of cigarette smoking, either passive or active smoking. A persistent cough can also be caused by certain medications so make sure you check this with your doctor.
Asthma, post-nasal drip, or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (heartburn) could also be the reason for chronic coughing if you are a non-smoker. Seek a professional pharmacist for the proper treatment of your chronic cough. If you are on some other medications, you are advised to consult them about it.
“Pharmacist Only Medicines” have been made to alleviate the symptoms of a cold or cough. These medicines are specifically prescribed by your pharmacist, they will choose the best products depending on your type of cough and symptoms.
