Health Tip: Coping With a Chronic Cough

(HealthDay News) -- Frequent coughing is a sign of an illness, allergen or exposure to something that's irritating your lungs.

Here are suggestions to help tame the hacking, courtesy of the U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute:

  • Quit smoking. Your doctor can help you find a program to help you quit.
  • Figure out which allergens or irritants trigger your cough. Avoid common triggers, such as cigarette smoke, mold, pollen, animal dander or dust.
  • Eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise and rest.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

    What to Know About Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment

    Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Medicaid 'Unwinding' Cost Kids Access To Asthma Inhalers, Other Chronic Disease Meds

    Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing

    Digital Tool Potentially Predicts Childhood Asthma

    Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

    More Kids Without Asthma Inhaler After Popular Product Taken Off Market

    Severe Infections Double Risk of Heart Failure

    Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled -- What Happens Next?

    Local Outbreaks Can Motivate The Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds

    How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19

    Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise