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5 Known Truths of the Asthma cough
A cough, persistent and chronic, could be some common symptoms of
asthma. That’s how the name asthma cough came about; though chronic
cough itself does not lead to asthma, it is much worthy of discussion
due to the seriousness of this cough and parents should be prepared
beforehand.
Most doctors and medical researches believe that persistent and
chronic night time cough is one of the most common symptoms of mild
asthma, and it should not be taken lightly.
The question is; what causes this cough, which is so serious and could
drain the energy out of your child? Recent findings show that the
actual cause of this asthma cough is irritants or allergens around the
house, especially if the child has serious allergy towards the
particular allergens which brings about so much problems.
But how much do you know of this asthma cough?
There are different things that different people define it of, but
what is the truth? Here are some known truths of this asthma cough:
1. Asthma cough is a non-productive cough. It doesn't bring up any
mucus. The sound of this cough is as if something is rattling, or
there’s a wheeze at the end of it. If your child is coughing up mucus
or sputum, chances are that it’s not asthma cough. Most of the times,
this type of cough is followed by a cold and lasts for a week or two.
2. If the cough is not controlled, it may continue until the child is
out of breathe and choke, or sometimes even until they actually vomit.
3. Asthma cough is a type of dry cough caused by bronchial spasms.
Research shows that asthma cough is caused by excessive immune action
against irritants or allergens. The airways swell as histamine gets
produced, and the muscles around the bronchial passages go into spasm
and narrows up to attempt to force the irritant up through them. This
narrowing cause symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, chest
tightness, and coughing.
4. This disease is curable. Asthma cough responds to normal asthma
medications such as bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids.
Bronchodilators are very effective medicines to counter this cough,
because it helps to loosen up the muscles around the bronchial tubes.
Those muscles block the air passage and make it almost impossible for
the movement of air. Relaxing these muscles can soothe the spasms and
eventually the asthma cough.
5. Asthma cough also listens to natural remedies such as black or
green tea, which contain theophyline and caffeine; known treatments
for asthma. Other than that, honey would also help by soothing dry
irritated throat.
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