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A cough is a sudden expulsion of air through the large breathing passages which can help clear them of fluids, irritants, foreign particles and microbes.As a protective reflex, coughing can be repetitive with the cough reflex following three phases: an inhalation, a forced exhalation against a closed glottis, and a violent release of air from the lungs following opening of the glottis, usually ...
Abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver or Heimlich manoeuvre, is a first-aid procedure used to treat upper-airway obstructions (or choking) by foreign objects. American doctor Henry Heimlich is often credited for its discovery. To perform abdominal thrusts, a rescuer stands behind a choking victim and uses their hands to apply ...
Chronic cough. In clinical guidelines chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting more than 8 weeks in adults [1][2][3][4][5][6] and more than 4 weeks in children [2] (some studies suggest that a chronic cough must persist upwards of three months). [7] The prevalence of chronic cough is about 10% although the prevalence may differ depending on ...
Cough and cold medicine, cough syrup, lin, lean. [ edit on Wikidata] Cold medicines are a group of medications taken individually or in combination as a treatment for the symptoms of the common cold and similar conditions of the upper respiratory tract. The term encompasses a broad array of drugs, including analgesics, antihistamines and ...
Guaifenesin. Guaifenesin, also known as glyceryl guaiacolate, is an expectorant medication taken by mouth and marketed as an aid to eliminate sputum from the respiratory tract. Chemically, it is an ether of guaiacol and glycerine. It may be used in combination with other medications. [ 4 ]
For a natural cough aid, look for drops containing honey. Bee propolis is a natural resin-like mixture produced from, you guessed it, bees. It has antimicrobial properties that make it a treatment ...
Head-down position for self-treatment of choking if other approaches fail. Making attempts to cough, when it is possible, can also aid in clearing the airway. Alternatively, multiple sources of evidence suggest applying the head-down (inverse) position. [66] [67] [34] is a promising self treatment. To perform this manoeuver, put your hands on ...
Not to be confused with influenza. The common cold or the cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the respiratory mucosa of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx. [ 6 ][ 8 ] Signs and symptoms may appear in as little as two days after exposure to the virus. [ 6 ]