Uncle Zhang is often worried about his wife's physical condition. A few days ago, my wife had a cold, fever and cough, and after taking medicine for a few days, it got better, but the cough just didn't stop completely. Uncle Zhang is very worried, and he always feels that his wife has been coughing for a long time, so he shouldn't cough up his lungs, right?
So Uncle Zhang took his wife to Shenyang Yandu Hospital to consult a doctor. The experienced director Yang Wenshu told her that in fact, cough is only a symptom, not a disease, it is a normal response of the human body to defend itself. When the respiratory tract is irritated by viruses, bacteria, etc., the body excretes harmful substances through coughing.
Can coughing all the time cause pneumonia?
Director Yang Wenshu explained: "Pneumonia refers to infectious inflammation of the alveoli, distal airways and lung interstitium, which can be caused by bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.
Coughing usually occurs when pathogens such as viruses and bacteria affect only the upper respiratory tract. It will generally be within 14 days**, during which everyone can drink more water, rest more, and avoid fatigue.
Coughing alone does not cause pneumonia. However, when inflammation affects the lower respiratory tract, pneumonia can develop. Cough is also one of the most common clinical manifestations of pneumonia.
5 Symptoms That Indicate a Lung Infection!
If you find the following five symptoms, you may have a lung infection and you should seek medical attention at the right time.
Fever or hypothermia:Fever is the most common symptom of infectious diseases. However, some severe pneumonia or pneumonia in the elderly often does not have fever, but manifests as hypothermia, which should be paid special attention to.
Cough and sputum:This is one of the most common symptoms of pneumonia.
Chest pain:Fever, sputum cough, and chest pain indicate a possible pulmonary infection.
Difficulty breathing:Cormonary** is common, but there are also others** such as cardiogenic. Like chest pain, the presence of dyspnea is also indicative of lung infection and pneumonia.
Hemoptysis:It is usually caused by rupture and bleeding of bronchial and pulmonary blood vessels, which may be a manifestation of bronchial and pulmonary damage.
How much cough should I see a doctor?
If the cough affects your life and sleep, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.
If you cough up blood (blood in your sputum), cough worsens at night (or when you change position), coughs up a large amount of yellow purulent sputum, or has a fever again, and the original symptoms such as shortness of breath, dyspnea, and chest pain are significantly worsened, andCough for more than 2 weeks, it is recommended to go to the hospital.
In this case, avoid coughing too hard
Cough vigorously in your throatNot only can it not effectively clear respiratory secretions, but it can also lead to sore throat and hoarsenessCoughing should be avoided, especially in patients with a history of cerebral blood vessel rupture, embolism, or hemangioma
When the cough is severe, respiratory secretions tend to accumulate while lying flat, which will aggravate the cough, so consider raising the head。The correct way is to raise the head, neck and back from high to low at the same time, such as using two pillows, the head pillow is placed horizontally, and the back pillow is placed vertically, in a T-shape, which is conducive to smooth breathing, cough and expectoration.
Shenyang Yandu Hospital reminds you specially
During the cough period, the diet should be light, nutritious, and easy to digest, avoid cold, greasy, spicy and stimulating food, and avoid too salty and too sweet. Keep the stool smooth, the intestines can be cleared, and the phlegm and heat are easy to dissipate.
It is necessary to pay attention to the cough, and do not "carry it hard" if the cough is not treated for a long time, so as to prevent small lesions and major diseases, and should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.
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