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What are the types of coughs?
The cough can vary. To find out what is the cause of the cough, it is good to know in advance what type of cough occurs. The main division is based on the duration of this unpleasant ailment. Most often we are talking about acute, subacute and chronic cough. Acute cough lasts no more than 3 weeks. Most often, we are faced with this with a cold, pneumonia or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A subacute cough lasts more than 3 weeks, but less than 8 weeks. On the other hand, we are talking about a chronic cough if it lasts more than 8 weeks.
What are the causes of a choking cough?
We know of many causes of a suffocating cough. One of the most common is colds and inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract. However, this is not the only reason. A choking cough is very common in people who smoke cigarettes, and this type of cough is called the smoker’s cough. While many people underestimate this type of cough, it can also lead to much more serious health consequences, and when it occurs, you should definitely see your doctor.
There are also many other respiratory illnesses that can manifest as a suffocating cough. One of them is the syndrome of chronic discharge of secretions along the back of the pharynx. This ailment manifests itself, first, in the feeling that a secret is flowing down the throat, hence the frequent discharge of phlegm. This is most often associated with allergies, but it can also occur with other respiratory conditions.
Bronchial asthma is also a common cause of a suffocating cough. A dry, suffocating cough that accompanies them at night and often interferes with sleep is especially unpleasant for patients. The most common cause of bronchial asthma is the specific structure of the airways, or rather, their narrowing, which does not allow air to pass freely through them.
A suffocating cough can also be caused by certain medications, such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, which are great for treating heart disease 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. While not many people realize this, it can also be psychogenic and manifest, for example, as a form of disguised depression.
What drugs are used to treat a choking cough?
Many remedies on the pharmaceutical market are ideal for treating a choking cough. Some are sold over the counter at pharmacies, while a doctor can only prescribe others. Regardless of which drug you choose, you should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
In the case of a cold, doctors most often recommend using antimissile tablets or special syrups to reduce coughing. If we are dealing with a choking cough, the doctor will probably prescribe a drug with dextromethorphan, and when it comes to drugs for children after 3 years, tablets with butamirate may work.
A suffocating cough may require consultation with a doctor, who, based on the symptoms described by the patient, will indicate its cause.
How to deal with a choking cough with home remedies?
There are also many proven home remedies that can effectively deal with a suffocating cough. Pine syrup has been used at home for centuries. It not only lessens coughing fits but also relieves pain, it is delicious, and you can make it yourself at home. Herbal infusions, especially thyme, also work very well. Flaxseed, which is used to make a thick drink, also has a soothing effect on the throat.
This medication can be drunk several times a day. It acts not only on the throat, but also protects the walls of the digestive system. Finally, we must not forget about water. To get rid of a suffocating cough as quickly as possible, you should drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
