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2. Cough - Wikipedia

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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 ...

3. Croup - Wikipedia

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   Croup (/ k r uː p / KROOP), also known as croupy cough, is a type of respiratory infection that is usually caused by a virus. [2] The infection leads to swelling inside the trachea , which interferes with normal breathing and produces the classic symptoms of "barking/brassy" cough , inspiratory stridor and a hoarse voice . [ 2 ]

4. What to Know About the Types, Causes, and Treatment of Cough ...

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   Here are the most common causes of toddler cough, the best treatment options, and when to call the doctor. Toddlers are known for getting sick—and coughing comes with the territory. Here are the ...

5. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea - Wikipedia

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   Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea (PND) is an attack of severe shortness of breath and coughing that generally occurs at night. [1] It usually awakens the person from sleep, and may be quite frightening. [2]

6. Parents asked to monitor children after Oak Hills student ...

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   Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Parents asked to monitor children after Oak Hills student ...

7. Cold medicine - Wikipedia

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   However, in children, it has not been found to be effective. [12] Codeine was once viewed as the "gold standard" in cough suppressants, but this position is now questioned. [13] Some placebo-controlled trials have found that it is ineffective against some forms of cough, including acute cough in children. [14] [15] It is thus not recommended ...