A post viral cough is a lingering cough that follows a viral respiratory tract infection, such as a common cold or flu and lasts up to eight weeks. Postoperative viral cough is a clinically recognized condition that is represented in the European medical literature. Patients usually have recurrent episodes of post-viral cough. The increased sensitivity of the respiratory tract is indicated by the challenge of inhalation cough.
Video Post-viral cough
Cause
One possible cause for a post-viral cough is that the receptor responsible for stimulating cough during respiratory tract infections is regulated by respiratory infections and continues to stimulate even after the virus disappears.
Maps Post-viral cough
Treatment
Post viral cough may become resistant to treatment. Post-viral cough usually goes away by itself; However, cough suppressants containing codeine may be prescribed. A study has claimed theobromine in dark chocolate is more effective.
See also
- Asthma
- Bronchiolitis
- Cough medicine
- Globus pharyngis
References
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