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Question: I keep coughing all the time
No i don't smoke and i barely ever drink. Is steam inhalation a permanent relief? I don't think i have any allergies.
No i don't smoke and i barely ever drink. Is steam inhalation a permanent relief? I don't think i have any allergies.
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation is the mainstay of treatment.
Detailed Answer:
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The first thing that I would need to ask you is whether you smoke and drink, if so, for how long. Smoking damages the fine hair like structures lining the respiratory tract. As a result, the mucus that would otherwise have smoothly been propelled outside, can no longer be removed without the additional effort of coughing. That could be a reason for your coughing all the time. Cough can also have an allergic component and therefore taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for a few days should help. In any case, taking steam inhalation should help. Water in form of vapor reaches deep inside and helps in diluting the cough, thus providing relief.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarifying.
Steam inhalation can definitely help in your situation. You may continue it for long standing effect.
Regards
Steam inhalation is the mainstay of treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
The first thing that I would need to ask you is whether you smoke and drink, if so, for how long. Smoking damages the fine hair like structures lining the respiratory tract. As a result, the mucus that would otherwise have smoothly been propelled outside, can no longer be removed without the additional effort of coughing. That could be a reason for your coughing all the time. Cough can also have an allergic component and therefore taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for a few days should help. In any case, taking steam inhalation should help. Water in form of vapor reaches deep inside and helps in diluting the cough, thus providing relief.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarifying.
Steam inhalation can definitely help in your situation. You may continue it for long standing effect.
Regards
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