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- Chromosome – structure, types and functions in the body. Chromosomal aberrations and genetic diseases
A chromosome is a collection of a given number and type of genes, inherited from both parents. A normal human chromosome consists of 23 pairs of chromosomes, and all …
- Symptoms of collagen deficiency – signs can be seen on the skin and more
Collagen is the basic building block of several structures in the body, including skin and hair. Over time, the production of this important ingredient begins to decline and then …
- Intestinal stoma. When does a stoma emerge? Does it allow you to function normally? [WE EXPLAIN]
The intestinal stoma is used in the surgical treatment of serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Having a stoma can save the lives of patients with …
1/ 7 Wet cough, dry cough
When an infection takes us and we go to the GP, the specialist first asks us about the symptoms. We scrupulously mention: fever, runny nose, cough. «But what cough?» The doctor asks. Then we usually lose resonance. Because what is a wet and dry cough, how to distinguish them from each other. And does it even matter? photo: Shutterstock
2/ 7 Causes of cough
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of an infection. It is a reflex to irritate the nerve endings located in the airways. It arises as a result of sudden contractions of the chest and bronchi. photo: Shutterstock
3/ 7 Wet cough
It is customary to divide the cough into wet and dry, while the wet cough is the one during which the mucus is coughing up. Sometimes, however, there is little of it, and then it is difficult to say what type of cough we are dealing with. Here are some tips for diagnosing your cough. photo: Shutterstock
4/ 7 General characteristics
The dry cough is violent, uncontrollable. It has a paroxysmal character. It causes a feeling of suffocation. Some people describe it as a “barking” cough. Wet cough is not so violent. Rather, we cough “at our own request” to cough up mucus. A characteristic wet sound is heard when coughing. photo: Shutterstock
5/ 7 When it occurs, how long it lasts
Dry cough appears at the very beginning of the infection. It often teases us at night, effectively disturbing our rest. It only takes 2-3 days. A wet cough appears at a more advanced stage of the disease, when secretions appear in the lower respiratory tract. It may take up to several days. photo: Shutterstock
6/ 7 Ways to cough
What can help you?
7/ 7 Cough medications
What drugs?