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The lighter side of cough
Coughing isn’t just the body’s reflex to clear our breathing passages of foreign substances or a symptom of various diseases; it’s an innate behavioural trait of our species. Celebrated Welsh poet...
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Dealing with cough in diabetics
A constant cough can be disruptive for any person but when it comes to diabetics, it does complicate matters. For starters, a person with diabetes cannot just reach out for any over the counter (OTC)...
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Know your cough terms
Cough is a reflex of the body which helps clear the breathing passages of foreign particles, microbes, irritants, etc. It helps to keep the throat and airways clear. But frequent coughing may indicate...
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Understanding the cough process
A cough can be quite irritating and painful but in reality, it is an extremely useful process and one of the many ways in which the body strives to keep harmful substances out, ensuring you stay...
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How to treat a cough
No, you don’t reach for antibiotics at the slightest cough. Cough, unless it gets worse or becomes persistent, is not something you need to be alarmed about. Actually, coughing is important because it...
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Why you shouldn’t neglect cough
Cough is actually good for us since it a protective reflex of the respiratory tract and tries to rid the body of irritants such as mucus, allergens or foreign substances. [1] However, if you find...
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How you can prevent transmission of cough
Ever noticed how a whole section in your office or a huge part of your kid’s class seem to have cough and cold at the same time? We usually attribute it to the weather, the air conditioner, the ice...
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What’s in a cough syrup?
It is obvious that cough conditions are treated for their underlying causes and not the cough itself. But if the cause of cough is not known or it is causing you lot of discomfort, your doctor may...
View Article5 FAQ about vapor rub answered
During the winter season, reaching out for a vapor rub for instant relief from nasal congestion, sore throat and cough is normal. But ever wondered how this basic element works? #1 What are vapor rubs...
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Top 8 cough myths busted
A cough is usually associated with a cold, and most people have a number of ways to get rid of the irritating condition. While a number of home remedies might work, there are a few myths that need to...
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