Choking cough – causes, types, remedies and home remedies

Choking cough is a condition that can happen to anyone, old or young. There can be many causes of choking cough and depending on them, there are various ways of treating this unpleasant ailment. When does a choking cough occur? What are the best ways to deal with it, and what should you keep in mind when you have a choking cough? Here is a short article that will try to answer these and many other questions about choking cough.

What types of cough are there?

Coughing may vary. In order to find out what the cause of coughing is, it is a good idea to find out in advance what type of cough you are dealing with. The basic division is based on the duration of this unpleasant ailment. We are most often talking about acute, subacute and chronic cough.

An acute cough is one that lasts no more than 3 weeks. Most often we deal with it when we have a cold, have pneumonia or have a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A subacute cough is one that lasts more than 3 weeks but less than 8 weeks.

On the other hand, we talk about chronic cough when it is present for more than 8 weeks.

What could be the causes of a choking cough?

We know many different causes of a choking cough. One of the most common is colds and inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract. However, this is not the only reason. Choking cough is very common in people who smoke cigarettes and this type of cough has been called the smoker’s cough. Although many people underestimate this type of cough, it can also lead to much more serious health effects and when it occurs, it is definitely worth seeing a doctor.

There are also many other respiratory illnesses that can manifest as a choking cough. One of them is the syndrome of chronic discharge of secretions down the back of the throat. Such an ailment is manifested primarily by the feeling that discharge is running down the throat, hence frequent coughing up. Most often it is associated with allergies, but it can also occur during other respiratory diseases.

Bronchial asthma is also a common cause of choking cough. Particularly unpleasant for patients is the dry suffocating cough that accompanies them at night and often keeps them awake. The most common cause of bronchial asthma is the specific structure of the airways, or more precisely, their narrowing, which prevents the air from flowing freely through them.

Choking coughs can also be caused by certain medications, such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, which are great for treating cardiac diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure, but can also cause some side effects, such as a choking cough or an unpleasant itching sensation in the throat.

Although not many people are aware of it, it can also have a psychogenic background and appear, for example, as a form of masked depression.

What drugs are used to treat choking cough?

There are many different agents on the pharmaceutical market that are perfect for treating choking coughs. Some of them are available over the counter in pharmacies, while others can only be prescribed by a doctor. Regardless of which drug you choose, it is always worth consulting a doctor or pharmacist before using it.

In the case of a cold, doctors most often recommend the use of cough suppressant tablets or special syrups to reduce coughing. If we are dealing with a choking cough, the doctor will probably prescribe a preparation with dextromethorphan, and when it comes to drugs for children after 3 years of age, tablets with butamirate may work.

Nebulisations will also help to treat cough. Buy Nebulizer – Neno Sente Compressor Inhaler or Neno Bene Mobile Nebulizer, which you will find at Medonet Market at promotional prices.

Choking cough may require consultation with a doctor who, based on the symptoms described by the patient, will indicate its cause. So if you need a specialist’s help, make an e-visit.

How to deal with choking cough home remedies?

There are also many proven home remedies that can effectively deal with a choking cough. For centuries, pine shoots syrup has been used at home as a home remedy for cough. Not only does it reduce coughing fits, it also relieves pain, and is delicious and you can make it yourself at home. Herbal infusions, especially thyme or licorice, also work very well. We recommend, for example, Pukka Three Licorice – tea with licorice. Flaxseed, which is used to prepare a drink with a thick consistency, also has a soothing effect on the throat. This preparation can be drunk several times a day. It works not only on the throat, but also protects the walls of the digestive system. Finally, the water must not be forgotten either. To get rid of a choking cough as quickly as possible, drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Check also the effects of Herbapol syrups, which were produced on the basis of natural plant extracts. You can buy them at affordable prices on Medonet Market, for example:

1. Wild mallow syrup with vitamin C,
2. Marshmallow syrup with vitamin C,
3. Lilac flower syrup with vitamin C,
4. PNEUMOPOL syrup with elderberry,
5. Thyme syrup and coltsfoot,
6. Thyme syrup with vitamin C,
7. Pine syrup with vitamin C,
8. Plantain syrup with vitamin C,
9. Mullein syrup with vitamin C,
10. Icelandic lichen and lilac syrup.

You can also try curcumin and black pepper supplements available on Medonet Market to ease symptoms of the common cold, including a choking cough. It is also used to stimulate digestion. Ginger-based teas have a warming and soothing effect on coughs. The Ginger Bio Yogi Tea is noteworthy.

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