Types of cough Whooping Cough Common mostly in children and toddlers, whooping cough is a highly contagious condition caused

by a bacterial infection. It is characterized by a long coughing fit, during which the sufferer cannot draw in an adequate breath. The coughing may be so hard that it causes the person to shake or spasm. In some instances the blood vessels of the eyes may break due to the intense effort of the cough, or the coughing spasm turns into dry heaving or vomiting. Chronic Cough eople with certain health conditions or diseases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease !C" #$, emphysema, bronchiectasis, or bronchitis tend to cough involuntarily. This is the body%s response to inflamed or otherwise blocked airways, and its attempt to e&change o&ygen. ' chronic cough may sound dry or raspy as in the case of C" #, or can be wet(sounding and fully of phlegm as sometimes happens for people with cystic fibrosis. 'sthma and 'llergies 'sthmatics tend to have a dry, non(productive cough accompanied by a tight wheeze or crackling sound. 'sthmatics and allergy suffers alike e&perience coughing spells when their airways become constricted in response to a trigger such as airborne pollutants, pollen, animal dander, cigarette smoke or products containing fragrance. This is most often remedied with a short acting bronchodilator in the form of an inhaler, or can be treated with longer acting corticosteroids. )emedies #etermining the appropriate cough remedy depends on the underlying reason for the cough. Cough associated with the common cold is usually caused by post(nasal drip. Throat lozenges and sprays containing menthol are effective in soothing the throat. "ver(the(counter !"TC$ medications like pseudoephedrine !*udafed$ help dry up the mucus in the sinuses and eliminate post(nasal drip. +omeopathic remedies such as taking a hot shower with a lot of steam can help thin and loosen mucus in the chest. Inhaling a vapor mist from a humidifier also works well for some people, especially those suffering from a common cold. *ipping hot tea in flavors like vanilla, peppermint, or chamomile is a rela&ing and calming way to sooth your throat when you have a cough. +ydrocodone cough syrup is a strong cough suppressant. ,ot only does it calm your body%s urge to cough, it can relieve the pain of an aching ribcage or strained abdominal muscles that occur with hard coughing. +ydrocodone cough suppressant requires a prescription from a doctor, and

should be taken e&actly as prescribed. -ecause it depresses your body.s respiration rate, patients with cystic fibrosis should use products containing hydrocodone with caution. "ther "TC cough syrups or even pills include an e&pectorant. /&pectorants are useful to thin mucus secretions, making them easier to cough out. This is important especially in cases where the cough is a symptom of a respiratory infection. 'n e&pectorant combined with a mucolytic is a good option for people with cystic fibrosis not only because it helps break up the mucus, but it makes coughing it out that much easier. 0ook for products that contain the ingredient guaifenesin. 0ike hyptertonic saline, it will draw water into the lung tissue, making thick mucus less likely to 1stick around2 so to speak.