ALL ABOUT COUGH
Coughing is one of the most common reasons for people to seek medical advice.1 Find out more about the causes of cough and the different types of cough.
WHAT IS A COUGH?
A cough is a natural reflex that happens when your body needs to clear mucus or irritants out of your airways.2,3 Coughing now and then is normal, but sometimes a cough can be a symptom of an underlying condition like a cold or flu.1,2
A persistent cough can impact your quality of life,1 causing issues like:
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*ACC® Long is suitable for adults and adolescents from the age of 14 years.1
ACC® 200 powder for oral solution is suitable for adults and children from the age of 6 years.2
UNDERLYING CAUSES OF COUGH
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Common causes of an acute cough (lasting less than 3 weeks):3
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Common cold2
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Influenza (flu)2
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Sinusitis (sinus and nasal infection)2
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Inhaling irritants or allergens2
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Common causes of a persistent or chronic cough (lasting longer than 8 weeks in adults or 4 weeks in children):4
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Asthma2
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Chronic sinusitis (sinus and nasal infection)2
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Some types of allergies2
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Bronchitis2
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WET COUGH VS DRY COUGH
Wet (productive) cough
A wet cough is a type of cough where excess mucus is produced from your respiratory tract.5,6 This means that when you cough, it has a “wet” sound and you’ll bring sticky fluid (mucus) up into your mouth.6 Because of this, it’s also called a productive cough.5,6
When you have a wet cough, you’ll usually have other symptoms like a runny or snotty nose.6 You may also feel a “dripping” sensation at the back of your throat (known as post-nasal drip).6
Dry (non-productive) cough
A dry cough is a type of cough where little or no mucus is produced from your respiratory tract.5 It’s also known as a non-productive cough.5,6 With a dry cough, you won’t bring up mucus into your mouth, but you will usually feel irritation, scratching or tickling sensations in your throat, which can trigger coughing fits.3,6
TREATING A COUGH
The right treatment will depend on what type of cough you have and the underlying issue that may be causing it.4
A cough caused by a common cold or flu virus will usually get better on its own,4 but here are some steps you can take to manage your symptoms and recover faster:
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Did you know? If you have a wet, chesty cough, medications known as mucolytics can help.9-11 These medications break down the excess mucus in your airways, making it thinner and less sticky, so it’s easier for you to cough the mucus out and get rid of it.9-11 |
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the right ACC® product for you and your family.
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1. Chung KF, Widdicombe JG, Boushey HA. Cough: causes, mechanisms and therapy. 2003; Chapter 1:3-10. 2. Cough. NHS Inform. Accessed May 30, 2022. https://nhsinform-n2.azurewebsites.net/illnesses-and-conditions/lungs-and-airways/cough. 3. Dicpinigaitis PV, Colice GL, Goolsby MJ, et al. Acute cough: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Cough. 2009;5:11. 4. Evaluation of chronic cough. BMJ Best Practice. June 4, 2021. 5. Murata A, Taniguchi Y, Hashimoto Y, et al. Discrimination of productive and non-productive cough by sound analysis. Intern Med. 1998;37:732-735. 6. Types of coughs. Healthline. April 23, 2020. Accessed May 30, 2022. https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-coughs. 7. Common cold: symptoms, remedies, treatment, and more. Healthline. December 3, 2022. Accessed May 30, 2022. https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/cold. 8. Cold remedies: what works, what doesn’t. Mayo Clinic. September 23, 2021. Accessed May 30, 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/in-depth/cold-remedies/art-20046403. 9. Hexal AG. ACC long 600 mg (effervescent tablets). Patient information. February 2020. 10. Hexal AG. ACC 200 mg (powder for oral solution). Patient information. January 2020. 11. Zaitseva OV. Rational choice of mucolytic therapy in treatment of respiratory diseases in children. Russian Medical Journal. 2009;17(19):1217-1221. |
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