10 Symptoms of Bronchiolitis
Symptom #2: Cough
A cough is a repetitive and protective reflex that functions to clear the airways from irritants, foreign particles, and fluids. Frequent coughing usually means that there may be an underlying disease. Since viruses and bacteria evolve, these microorganisms have utilized the coughing of the host to help spread the disease to new hosts.
Coughing can be triggered or caused by respiratory tract infection, air pollution, choking, smoking, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and post nasal drip. The treatment of cough is dependent on the underlying causes of cough. Individuals should avoid irritants and medications such as cough suppressants may be beneficial.
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