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Cough

Information Coughing is an action that expels air from your lungs forcefully. There are two main types of cough – productive and nonproductive cough. Productive coughs (or wet coughs) produce phlegm, and coughing helps to get rid of this phlegm from your lungs. Nonproductive coughs, called dry coughs, are tickly coughs that do not bring up mucous. They are usually caused by swelling or irritation of the throat. Signs & Symptoms Cough in itself is usually the symptom of another underlying condition (look under section “Causes”). When to Seek Medical Attention Even though cough is a very common during a […]

Common Cold and Influenza

Introduction It is not difficult to understand why many people are confused whether they have the common cold or influenza. Because symptoms can overlap and vary from person to person, even health professionals have trouble distinguishing the two. Generally though, influenza, or the flu, is more debilitating and can cause more severe body aches, fatigue and fever than the common cold. Influenza can also lead to severe complications such as pneumonia and heart problems in vulnerable populations. Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms of cold and flu overlap. These include: Fever Blocked nose Cough Sneezing However, the flu tends to […]