Tag: Cough
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Best Treatment for a Teen Hacking Cough: When to See a GP
Understanding a teen’s hacking cough: viral vs. bacterial For most teens, a stubborn cough after a respiratory infection is viral in origin. Antibiotics don’t target viruses, and using them when they’re not needed can do more harm than good by disturbing healthy bacteria in the gut and contributing to antibiotic resistance. A clinician will consider…
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Dr Phil Kieran on Teen Coughs: The Best Approach for a Hacking Cough
Understanding the cough: viral versus bacterial When your teenager develops a hacking cough, it’s natural to wonder what the best treatment is. Dr. Phil Kieran emphasizes a practical starting point: trust your instincts. If you believe your child is significantly unwell and may need a doctor’s intervention, you are probably right. If you feel they…
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Cough: A Protective Mechanism and How to Treat It
Introduction Coughing is one of the body’s most important protective reflexes. It helps clear airways of mucus, germs, and irritants. Yet in many seasons people report persistent coughing alongside colds, ear infections, or sinus issues. Doctors note that it isn’t always a sign of a rising epidemic; rather, coughs often reflect common, sometimes recurring infections…
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Cough: A Protective Mechanism, Causes, and Remedies
What cough really does for you The cough is not merely a nuisance; it is a protective reflex that helps clear the airways of mucus, irritants, and germs. During a cold or respiratory infection, the body increases mucus production to trap invading organisms. Instead of trying to suppress the cough entirely, it is often wiser…
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Cough: A Protective Mechanism and Practical Remedies
Why we cough Coughing is a protective reflex that helps clear the airways of irritants, mucus, and germs. It’s not a disease in itself but a signal that something in the respiratory tract needs attention. For many people, a cough arises with a common cold or flu and resolves as the illness improves. In others,…