I have a cough, is this something serious? There are many causes that lead to cough ranging from a simple allergy to serious conditions like pneumonia, lung cancer, fibrosis, pulmonary embolism etc. If you experience a cough that stays for longer than 2 weeks, visit a Chest Specialist/ Pulmonologist. How do I know my…
Read MoreA cough is a reflex mechanism to expel any irritant like mucous, dust or foreign object from the airways. A cough can be the symptom of an underlying illness, which causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. TYPES OF COUGH Acute: develops suddenly, and last for 2-3 weeks Subacute : last more than 3…
Read MoreThe loss of consciousness (syncope), following an episode of coughing is called cough syncope. It occurs for a brief period and recovery is within seconds to minutes. This can occur in any individual suffering from cough due to multiple reasons. Why does this happen? There have been various proposed mechanisms used to describe…
Read MoreIt is a common misnomer used by the people “I have flu”. Cold/common cold and Flu are two separate illnesses caused by different viruses. As the symptoms for both illnesses are mostly similar, it is rather difficult to diagnose on the basis of symptoms. Flu causes intense symptoms and can lead to development of some…
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