The best Cough Management and Asthma Treatment at Kolkata

Coughing is very common among people. It indicates that there is some problem in the respiratory system. It can be happened due to viruses or germs, smoking, air pollution, dust, passive smoking or a simple thing that irritates your respiratory tract.

One of the common cause of constant cough is post-nasal drip, where nasal secretion drops down from posterior nares over the laryngeal inlet and initiates cough. Asthma is another cause of chronic cough. While bacteria and viruses can cause a few symptoms, chronic lung disease can also cause chronic cough. GORD ( Gastro Oesophaseal Reflux Diseases) needs to be addressed for chronic cough.

Acute cough, sub-acute cough, and chronic cough

Doctors describe the symptoms of coughing differently. If it has been present for less than three weeks, they mention it as acute. Bacteria or viruses can cause respiratory infection or dust and foreign substances can cause bronchitis.

In some cases, they prescribe it as a sub-acute cough. A sub-acute cough may hang on a little longer upto eight weeks and it can be caused by an infection or may be the sequale of acute infection.

The last one which persists beyond eight weeks they describe it as chronic. This can be created by chronic infections such as tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, or a tumor, grown on the airway surface. Asthma can be a significant cause of chronic cough.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a chronic disease with symptoms like hoarseness, laryngitis, chronic dry cough, and a feeling of irritation in the throat. Some contagious diseases other than Tuberculosis can cause chronic symptoms. Whooping cough is a disease that can cause coughing for many weeks. Lung inflammation, sleep apnea, medicine side effects, allergies are some causes of chronic cough.

Acute coughs can be infectious and noninfectious.

Infectious causes include:

Viral upper respiratory infections (the common cold) Acute bronchitis

Sinus infections

Pneumonia Croup in infants Whooping cough

Noninfectious causes include:

Chronic lung conditions such as chronic bronchitis Emphysema, asthma

Environmental allergies

Asthma

Asthma is very common among people of any age. This results in difficulties in breathing and triggers to coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Frequent coughing at night can be a sign of asthma. It is swelling and constriction of the inhalation tubes in the lungs. While some experience dry and nonproductive cough, some may experience shortness or difficulty in breathing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and wheezing sound while exhaling. Smoking, obesity, and pollution can adverse the condition.

Asthma symptoms can be controlled by the right diagnosis and medications. You must visit your doctor to track your symptoms and get the treatment as needed. You should visit your specialist if a cough hangs back for more than two weeks and comes repeatedly throughout the year.

If you are looking for the best Asthma treatment at south Kolkata, visit Dr. Amitabha Saha, specialized in diagnosing and treating adult ailments including various types of coughs, asthma and COPD. He is a specialist in critical care medicine and Internal medicine in South Kolkata and an experienced doctor for the following diseases:

Acute respiratory infections and asthma Bronchitis and pneumonia

Diabetes, high blood cholesterol, and triglycerides Anemia

Hypertension or high blood pressure Kidney diseases

Chronic abdominal diseases and many Chronic acidity

Chronic constipation Incontinance of Urine Urgency of Urine

What is cough etiquette or respiratory hygiene?

Cough etiquette or respiratory hygiene is a course of action to prevent the spread of respiratory illness to others. As we do not always know which infection is contagious and which is not, therefore, cough etiquette is very important to protect you from illnesses and to prevent others. Using disposal tissues, washing hands after coughing and sneezing, using masks, and spreading awareness are some cough management etiquettes. Visit Dr. Amitabha Saha for the best Cough management at Kolkata. Keep yourself healthy and free from respiratory infections with this renowned and experienced physician. For appointments and other details, visit the website.