A cough that lasts for more than 7 days may point to a serious disease
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Even though people believe that a cough goes away in 7 days, it usually takes a normal cough 18 days to go completely away. If the coughing persists beyond that then you should get it checked.
The main cause behind a cough is bacteria
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Cough is caused by viruses not bacteria, therefore taking antibiotics is useless in a cough. There is no proper cure for a cough although there are medicines to control them.
Simply have hot water before you sleep in order to ease the cough
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Simply having hot water won't do much. Have hot water with honey or cough medicine or both, before going to sleep to reduce the cough.
Don't take a combination of medicines for cold to ease the cough
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Taking a combination of cold medicines increases the chances of having side-effects. Avoid taking cold medicine in a cough and wait for it to go away.
Wheezing while coughing is normal and goes away with the cough
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If you start experiencing wheezing while coughing then you should consult a doctor immediately as it could be a symptom of something else, like asthma or bronchitis.
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