10 Symptoms of Influenza
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Coughing
Coughing is an attempt to clear particles or mucus from the lungs and throat, and it often lasts only for a short time. It is not uncommon for us to cough from time to time, even when we are not ill. If you have the flu, however, coughing can last longer and be more intense.
Coughing when we have the flu may be an attempt to remove mucus that is meant to catch the virus and any particles. It could also be a reaction to the inflammation of the soft tissues in the lungs and throat.
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