Cough is not a simple disease, nor is it just caused by throat discomfort. It can be said that the cause behind cough is very complicated, which is not only related to the health of lungs and trachea, but also a sign of heart problems.
Cough can not be cured for a long time, so we should be alert to the difference between cardiogenic cough and cough caused by cold. Cardiogenic cough usually occurs after falling asleep at night. This cough is not only persistent, but also accompanied by symptoms of palpitation and shortness of breath, sometimes waking up in the middle of the night. At this time, if the problem of lung disease is ruled out through examination, it can basically be determined as cardiogenic cough.
Cardiogenic cough is mainly caused by left heart failure. When the left ventricle of the heart is abnormal, it will bring about pulmonary edema and congestion, and then bronchial mucosal edema, and then cough due to increased secretions. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cardiogenic cough will be accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, fatigue and palpitation. If your cough lasts for more than 2 weeks, you should pay attention to it to prevent danger.
Finding the cause of cough is the key. The purpose of coughing is to expel foreign bodies in the respiratory tract, which is a physiological reflex, and the causes of coughing are very complicated. Therefore, to deal with and treat cough, we must first find the cause.
1, coughing during the day, not coughing at night, mostly pharyngitis.
Cough during the day mostly happens to people who talk a lot, and some people even want to cough involuntarily when they talk.
These are mostly caused by acute and chronic pharyngitis. Patients with pharyngitis should pay attention to drinking more water and eating less spicy food. They can also choose tea that can clear lung and moisten throat to relieve throat discomfort.
2, cough at night, phlegm, beware of asthma and heart disease.
Not coughing during the day, but coughing at night is relatively more annoying, which not only affects sleep, but also may endanger life. A dry cough one or two hours after falling asleep may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux, while a cough in the middle of the night may be related to apnea. In addition, asthma and cardiogenic cough can also cause cough at night, accompanied by phlegm, and repeated for a long time. Once you feel depressed and asthma, you should seek medical advice in time.
3, cough from time to time, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies.
Cough caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has no fixed time. If there is blood in the sputum, weight loss and respiratory distress, consider the possibility of aggravation of lung disease and go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. Cough with itchy nose, fatigue and poor mental state should be considered as allergic, and allergens should be investigated in time to prevent the symptoms from getting worse.
Stop coughing, it doesn't sound a big problem. Some people think that a few days will pass without taking medicine or injections. In fact, the causes of cough are different, and the treatment methods are different. Various misunderstandings about cough will not only aggravate cough, but may even lead to other serious consequences.
Misunderstanding 1: Cough is a disease.
Cough is a reaction to human health, but it is not a disease. There are two kinds of cough in clinic: dry cough and wet cough. Dry cough is mostly caused by external stimuli, while wet cough refers to phlegm in cough. It can be said that cough is to eliminate the "dirty things" in the respiratory tract and is a protective mechanism of the human body. Cough is good.
Myth 2: Cough must be stopped first.
Cough is not serious, what is serious is the real cause inside the body. If the cause of cough cannot be found, taking cough medicine first will temporarily inhibit the cough reaction, but it is very unfavorable to the real cause, especially the discharge of sputum, and even lead to lung infection in severe cases. Therefore, after a cough occurs, the first thing to do is to determine the cause and then treat the symptoms.
Myth 3: Abuse of antibiotics
What is the cause of cough? What many people blurt out is "inflammation". Actually, there are many reasons for coughing. In addition to inflammation, viral infection can also cause cough. If you blindly treat according to inflammation and eat a lot of cephalosporin and Archie, it will not only cure the disease, but also make bacteria resistant to drugs, which is not good for your health. Be sure to check regularly before taking medicine.
Myth 4: Prescription for relieving cough and resolving phlegm
Traditional Chinese medicine can't be used indiscriminately. Similarly, some so-called folk remedies should not be misused. Some people blindly listen to the so-called folk remedies after getting sick, which will not only delay treatment, but also cause other health problems. For example, some people think that ginger tablets can relieve cough. In fact, this folk prescription will stimulate the throat and aggravate cough. Although some folk remedies can really play the role of health preservation, they can only be used as auxiliary treatment, and treatment cannot be interrupted because of choking, otherwise it will not be worth the candle.
Cough should be "three bogeys". Cough is often repeated in winter. In addition to the doctor's treatment, it should also be adjusted through diet. Daily attention to "3 bogeys" can keep away from coughing, a "grinding demon"!
A taboo: oranges
Many people think that eating oranges can relieve cough and phlegm, clear lung and moisten dryness. In fact, it is orange peel rather than orange meat that can really relieve cough. Oranges are seasonal fruits in winter. Eating too much will cause heat and phlegm, but it will aggravate cough.
Two bogeys: pears
Pear has the effect of moistening lung and relieving cough. Chuanbei pear water is an essential dietotherapy drug for many people to cope with cough. In fact, Fritillaria cirrhosa, pears and rock sugar are all cool. If it is because of wind and heat, you can choose to drink. Many coughs in winter are caused by colds. At this time, blindly choosing Chuanbei pear water may aggravate phlegm and dampness, which is not conducive to relieving cough symptoms.
Three bogeys: coriander
Coriander itself has a special taste, and some prescriptions think that boiling water with coriander can dispel cold and relieve cough. Coriander itself warms the stomach, but eating too much will lead to mental damage and loss of vitality, further aggravating the symptoms of cough and qi deficiency. Especially for people who are usually weak, it is best to eat less or not to eat coriander.