10 Symptoms of Measles
Symptom #6: Dry, Hacking Cough
An irritating, dry and hacking cough can be a symptom of measles. This does not, however, mean that every dry, hacking cough can be relied on to diagnose measles. It could also be a sign of another condition like the common cold.
Most viral coughs are short-lived and subside without treatment. But a cough due to measles is usually worsened by the accompanying irritation of the throat and the airways leading into the lungs. It may also be accompanied by other symptoms like conjunctivitis and fever. Besides, the irritation does not go away even after taking cough medicine. Using a humidifier can offer some comfort.
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