Cough

Coughing is the body’s reaction to irritation and a way of removing foreign material or excess mucus from the lungs and upper airway passages.

Symptoms can vary depending on the type of cough.
Typically, a dry cough (also known as an unproductive cough) feels tickly and dry.

A chesty cough (also known as a productive cough) feels wet as excess mucus is expelled from the airways.

There are various causes of a cough, such as:

• Viruses
• Infections
• Mucus from the nose running down the throat
• Inhaled irritants like smoke, dust, fumes, or foreign materials

A persistent cough or a cough that lasts several weeks may require advice from your healthcare professional.

To relieve your cough, you could:

• Drink plenty of water
• Keep the room at a comfortable temperature
• Rest and avoid heavy activity
• Avoid being around people who smoke

You could also use a Demazin product which temporarily relieves a cough.