Air Purification Can Help Chronic Cough

Lung tissue is sensitive. When it becomes irritated and inflamed, it can cause a cough. Sometimes the cough persists even when the cold symptoms have disappeared. After a week or two, the runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and fatigue often go away. For some, the cough tends to linger. Here are five things you should know about a chronic cough:

What To Know About Chronic Coughing

• Coughing eliminates things causing irritation in the lungs, such as mucus, and protects your airway from a choking hazard going into the lungs. It’s a reflex mechanism.
• Residual airway inflammation in the lungs can be the result of an upper respiratory tract infection and even when you’re starting to feel better, the cough remains. It’s recommended to stay hydrated to thin out the mucus in your lungs and sinuses, which makes getting rid of it that much easier.
• With an upper respiratory tract infection, sinus congestion, or runny nose, lying down means that the mucus drains down the back of the throat on top of the upper airway. This causes you to cough more at night.
• While coughing is a normal, protective reflex, if you’re still coughing after three weeks, you’ve got a chronic cough and should probably set up an appointment with your primary care doctor.
• Spiking fever, significant shortness of breath associated with a cough, or coughing up blood are symptoms that need to be evaluated right away. There is the possibility of walking pneumonia. For smokers, there is the concern of cancer.

Contact us today for air-purification services!

Having an air purifier can help a lot if you’re experiencing issues with your respiratory system throughout the year. You may also want to look into your having your ducts cleaned, as dust and other irritants can build up in your HVAC ducts over time. We can help find the right indoor air quality solution for you. Contact Aqua Plumbing & Air at 941-306-3715.