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2. Cough - Wikipedia

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   A cough is a sudden expulsion of air through the large breathing passages which can help clear them of fluids, irritants, foreign particles and microbes.As a protective reflex, coughing can be repetitive with the cough reflex following three phases: an inhalation, a forced exhalation against a closed glottis, and a violent release of air from the lungs following opening of the glottis, usually ...

3. Bronchitis - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of acute bronchitis typically involves rest, paracetamol (acetaminophen), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help with the fever. [7] [8] Chronic bronchitis is defined as a productive cough – one that produces sputum – that lasts for three months or more per year for at least two years.

4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

5. The Type of Cough Medicine You Take Could Make a Big ... - AOL

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   Here are the best ways to get rid of your cough, fast. Take Cough Medicine. An OTC cough medicine from your local drugstore is often your first resource for treating a cough. But don't just grab ...

6. Chronic cough - Wikipedia

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   Chronic cough. In clinical guidelines chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting more than 8 weeks in adults [1][2][3][4][5][6] and more than 4 weeks in children [2] (some studies suggest that a chronic cough must persist upwards of three months). [7] The prevalence of chronic cough is about 10% although the prevalence may differ depending on ...

7. Benzonatate - Wikipedia

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   Benzonatate, sold under the brand name Tessalon among others, is a medication that is used for the symptomatic relief of cough. [7][8] A 2023 systematic review found that there is inadequate evidence to support the effectiveness and safety of benzonatate for cough and highlighted rising safety concerns. [9]