Thursday, May 8, 2008

Is Cough is Desease?


FALLACY: Cough is a disease.

FACT: Cough is the sound produced by the sudden explosion of air through the mouth. The sudden expulsion of air forces out whatever it is that causes irrtitation. Cough is not a disease. It is a symptom of various kinds of disease that affect the breathing apparatus. The sensation that there is something in the throat that has to be removed is called dry cough. Wet cough, on the other hand, involves phlegm. Expectorants can help liquefy mucus while honey can soothe irritated throat. We cough for a good purpose, which is why it must not be stopped. To prevent spread of infection, however, the mouth must be covered with a handkerchief or towel when coughing with your mouth closed cause irritation.

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