How to Treat a Cough

The treatment goals of a cough are to reduce the number and severity of cough episodes. Cough treatment is symptomatic and the underlying disorder must be treated to stop the cause of the cough.

There are productive coughs and nonproductive coughs. Productive coughs produce phlegm or mucus and it is generally not recommended to suppress this type of cough unless it is interfering with sleep. You do not want to mask an underlying infection that may be occurring and leaving sputum in the lungs can lead to a more serious infection. In that case this video will focus on how to treat nonproductive coughs.

Disclaimer:
Please do not self treat without consulting a medical professional. This video provides basic information about medications and should be used for education purposes only. It should not be used as a tool to self diagnose and treat.

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References:
1. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs 15th Edition. American Pharmacists Association. Copyright 2006.
2. Lexi-Complete. Copyright 2010.
3. Harrisons Practice. Copyright 2010.

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[timizhuofan3]

Are you a senior at UW?

[YouthHealth]

@timizhuofan3 I'm actually a 3rd year professional graduate student at the UW. I got my bachelors degree in 2009 from WSU and now I'm working on my doctoral degree at UW. :)

[timizhuofan3]

@YouthHealth Wow, right on! I'm a freshman at UW... also with aspiration to go into premed. I'm planning on majoring in physiology and being a pediatrician. Such a long and confusing process! >_< haha, and good job with all these videos btw! I enjoy watching them.

[YouthHealth]

@timizhuofan3 Check your inbox :)

[YouthHealth]

@FlLTH Thanks, yes cough is a very difficult thing to treat. If none of these treatments work for you, best to go see your doctor for further workup and possibly a stronger medication that must be prescribed. Oh btw its not fagget its "faggot", have a nice day! :)

[smiley108ful]

I'm sick and it's spring break.FML

[picturemeskating]

Thanks for the tips man!

[Mnoorq86]

I'm So Sick x(

[EAsports1997]

I'm sick ;(

[joannashiu]

lemon, honey tea really works, the funny part is "pee" a lots.... haha...

[xXtacopaco165Xx]

When you cough up mucus just try to get all of that damn mucus out of your throat and take a hot shower without the fan on

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@juggalo450

[ukgreaterlondon]

@YouthHealth i have a repetitive cough due to intake of cold tap water .