Dry cough: causes, than to treat?

Cough is the irritation of the respiratory tract. It is a reflex protective response of the body. However, if protracted leads to a strong fatigue of the whole body. To the greatest extent it relates to a dry cough that is not removed from the respiratory tract. He refers to the unproductive, irritating the latter and leading to different complications.

The Concept of dry cough

It is Especially dangerous in children. Usually this is a sign that there is respiratory disease. In addition, it can accompany some of the pathologies that are not directly related to the respiratory system. This expression is most often found in adults. A dry cough can have complex causes. It is therefore necessary to correctly identify the source of its origin for proper treatment.

Respiratory diseases and chronic pathology of ENT-organs

They cause the early onset of cough. At this time, the sputum is absent. It is preceded by:

• Runny nose;
• Lacrimation;
• Throat;
• May be present intoxication;
• Temperature.

So start whooping cough, bronchitis, pneumonia and other such diseases.

If you make the right treatment, the cough is with phlegm and becomes property of expectoration.

After treatment of infectious diseases in the throat for more than 2 weeks may feel itching or irritation, causing dry cough. Then up to 2 months maybe a rare cough.

In various diseases of the nose and throat irritant cough is the mucus that falls from the nose to the back of the throat. This is facilitated by the adoption of the supine position, therefore the phenomenon is most painful at night.

Allergies

It may be a reaction to the allergen. Cause of dry cough can be recurrent bronchitis, which is not treatable. People exposed to it must know which substances are the source of this cough. To determine the cause you need to see a doctor. The allergist will help to identify the substance causing cough, which in case of its dissolution, will contribute to the elimination of the latter.

Diseases of goiter and heart

When thyroid cancer occurs the compression of the trachea, that provokes cough. Inflammation of the larynx or increasing the temperature in this case is not observed.

For heart disease during the implementation of physical activity may occur dry cough. It is accompanied by increased heart rate, high blood pressure, presence of dyspnea with shortness of breath.

Gain observed when adopting the supine position so the patient should sit down.

Phlegm and the temperature does not observed. If the left ventricle is unable to cope with its responsibilities, in light the stagnation of blood that may come out with a cough.

A Tumor as the cause of cough

The Growth of tumors in the neighborhood of the respiratory system and contributes to the compression and prevents the normal flow of air that provokes a cough. In the case of breast cancer it is accompanied by pain in that body, the Department of purulent sputum with blood.

In the case of cancer of the larynx and throat narrows the lumen, leading to difficulty breathing. Cough accompanied by expectoration of blood, which enters in nasal secretions and saliva.

Tuberculosis

The Bacillus is in any body, but it is activated by low immunity due to excessive stress, constant fatigue, adverse working conditions and other similar factors. Dry cough in an adult over a long period of time can indicate the presence of this disease. In this case, after 3-4 weeks it starts to display the sputum, there is a strong night sweating, chills, weakness, slight fever at night, loss of appetite.

Other reasons

The Cough can occur as a nervous reaction to stress. While strong shocks are possible spasm, and asphyxiation.

The cough can occur by ingestion of the organism in aggressive environmental conditions because of the injury to the mucous membranes. He may not be subjected to treatment, as it will be held after restoration of the latter.

Its occurrence contributes to Smoking. Without getting rid of this addiction is difficult to cure a cough.

To Compress portions of the Airways may be swollen lymph nodes, occur due to various diseases, and the expansion of the aorta at the aneurysm. In the lungs, a similar effect is observed in the fibrotic process.

A Dry cough can be formed and the appearance of a fistula in the esophagus. It occurs in diabetes mellitus when there is dryness of the mucous membranes, leading to constant thirst.

Mucosa of the lungs may be irritated by worms during an extensive infection of the intestine.

Also coughing can cause the drugs used for the treatment of hypertension, and aspirin and some inhaled drugs. When such symptoms from these tools should be abandoned.

Classification andsigns of this cough

In many cases, the appearance of this protective reaction of the body indicates the beginning of more serious problems compared to the mucosa of the throat.

According to the duration of cough is divided into the following types:

• Acute — appears in colds or viral diseases;
• Chronic — appears for 2 months, requires the removal of its causes;
• Prolonged — appears for more than 2 weeks after the end of infectious diseases;
• Recurrent — it is the periodic return for 4-5 weeks; it can indicate the presence of bronchitis or asthma, so you need to visit a doctor.

Depending on the time of its emergence there are the following types:

• Morning — appears as an accompaniment of chronic bronchitis;
• Night — it is noted for heart disease, whooping cough, bronchial asthma, pathology of ENT-organs and the problems of GERD, in which the contents of the stomach into with some frequency in the esophagus;
• Coughing after eating is associated with gastrointestinal disease, larynx and throat.

In Addition, there are the following signs:

• Dry barking cough — is characterized by a ringing sound, characteristic of the pathology of the larynx, trachea and SARS;
• Deaf — the reason for its appearance is in the lungs;
• Spasmodic, hysterical — is characteristic of pertussis;
• Shallow but frequent — evidence of irritation of the pleura; when the pain is in the side we can assume the existence of pleurisy;
• Ongoing hacking — occurs because of compression of some sections of the respiratory system;
• Reflex — appears in case of irritation, not related to the breath;
• Heavy, suffocating with thick sputum — is characteristic of asthma.

Barking cough

It does not perform any protective functions, and do not removes mucus from the body. His character is painful and Intrusive, may be accompanied by respiratory failure (mostly in children carrying pertussis, time has not been vaccinated against the disease) and vomiting.

Dry barking cough appears swollen respiratory tract. The more swelling, the higher the likelihood of breathing overlap.

The Most often cause inflammatory processes in the upper parts of the considered system. Like a dry kind of cough is present mainly allergic his mind.

Inhalation

To get Rid of this type of cough only for treatment. It includes not only medication but also the inhalation for dry cough for children and adults.

They allow you to eliminate or reduce its symptoms by acting destructive way on the viruses, thereby exerting protective effect on the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx. Unlike drugs, many of which have side-effects, inhalation has the effect directly in the focus of inflammation, without affecting other organs.

Inhalation can be carried out with special devices called inhalers or using the towels and pans.

Treatment should be directed primarily to from dry to wet cough. Inhalation relieve inflammation, moisturize the mucous membranes, accelerate the liquefaction of sputum. They can be done with the sore throat and dry cough.

The Most popular are the following types of inhalations:

1. Steam — the water in this aggregate state to penetrate various divisions of the bronchi, relieving inflammation, increasing blood circulation to the Airways, accelerating the expectoration of mucus and reducing irritation of the mucosa. The medication is prescribed by a doctor, especially in the implementation of the inhalation for dry cough children.
2. Heat and humidity — allow to penetrate the active substance into the deeper layers of the lungs and of the bronchial mucosa. The procedure is carried out through the inhaler. Mainly used for children who suffer with asthma, sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis. Also when using the inhaler can introduce some other medicines, including herbal teas.
3. Wet — are at impossibility of the first two types. Based on the use of aerosols. With their help, can introduce antibiotics, hormones, analgesics, bronchodilators. Mainly used for bronchial asthma.
4. Oil — creates a protective film on the bronchial mucosa with essential oils with expectorant and anti-inflammatory action.

The houses in which the resident people have problems with the respiratory system, you need to have nebulizers. When using the inhalation bring the desired effect faster. But medicine needs to make money, not leaving behind precipitation.

When conducting inhalation it is necessary to observe some rules:

• The solution is prepared directly before the procedure;
• It is carried out at least half an hour after meals and 30-40 minutes before;
• They can be carried out every 4-6 hours to 10 days;
• Dose of application shall not be infringed;
• In the nebulizer do not mix multiple medications;
• Before the procedure, hands are thoroughly washed out;
• After inhalation wash the face, notallowing undue ingress of drugs into the skin;
• The device after each procedure disinfected;
• Steam inhalation to children under 1 year do not have to spend, better to replace compressor or ultrasonic nebulizer dry cough.

As with taking any medication for inhalation treatments there are contraindications:

• Respiratory failure;
• Epistaxis;
• Increase in body temperature above 37.5 degrees;
• Sputum with impurity of pus;
• Emphysema;
• Cardiovascular pathology.

Mucolytics

In the stagnation of phlegm during a long period of persistent cough for liquefaction and excretion of used drugs of this group. Usually they have expectorant effect and weak anti-inflammatory. They are used in the rales in the tops of the lungs and bronchi and breathing hard. At their expense to facilitate breathing, a dry type of cough passes into the wet.

The Most effective means are:

• "Acetylcysteine";
• "Bromhexine";
• "Ambrobene";
• "Ambroxol".

Can be used syrups, having in its composition plantain:

• "Gerbion";
• "Dr. Theiss".

Instructions for use "Gerbion" from dry cough provides its internal reception zapivanie warm water or tea. It is not indicated for children under 2 years, pregnant and lactating women. The syrup is used in children up to 14 years 3 times a day, the rest — by 3-5 times. With 2 to 7 years one-time dose is 1 scoop with 7 to 14 — 1-2 tablespoons over 14 years of age — 2 tablespoons.

Dry cough

This drug is separate for children and adults. For making dry of cough syrup according to the instructions for the first category is diluted with the contents of the bottle with the powder with water to the marks at the 200 ml and stirred. It is prescribed to children from six months to 6 years: 1 teaspoon up to 5 times a day, older — 1 dessert up to 4 times for the same period. Manual cough for kids dry medicine provides the opportunity and use for adults - 1 tablespoon 4-6 times a day.

The Medicine is intended for this age category, comes in sachets, the contents of which was dissolved in 1 tbsp boiled but chilled water. Taken after meals 3-4 times a day.

Other medication

How to treat dry cough without fever? In addition to the previously discussed "Gerbion", "Ambroxol," can be used after consultation with a doctor the following tools:

• "Pour" — for the expectoration of sputum without habituation effect;
• "Codelac Neo" — for the relief of symptoms in attacks of dry cough;
• "Bromhexine" — allows to eliminate the phenomenon in children and adults;
• "Geelix" — has anti-inflammatory action, relieves cold and dry cough;
• "Dr. mom" — helps sputum discharge;
• "ACC" — used for expectoration;
• "Bad" — used to expand the bronchial tubes, giving the opportunity to clear his throat. Effective for otitis media, whooping cough, influenza, SARS.

When dry cough in children at night you can use a nasal vasoconstrictor funds and saline solutions. The first of these should not be used more than 3 days in a row. For a relaxing baby sleep you can get the following drops:" Nazivin", "Otrivin", "Snoop". The nasal passages are washed "Rhinoscope", "Phrase", "Dolfino" or "Akvamaris".

Can be used to cure dry cough inexpensive means:

• "Codelac" — increases the viscosity of sputum, reducing the excitability of the cough center;
• Tablets with thermopsis — apart from this herb include soda, not prescribed to pregnant women, gastric ulcer, children under 12 years;
• "Mukaltin" — tablets a Supplement to be used with difficult expectoration;
• "Ambroxol" — it liquefies mucus and relieves irritation; used in tablets and syrup;
• "Ingalipt" — spray, including essential oils and antimicrobial agents from the group of sulfonamides; used for cough caused by rawness of the throat;
• "Bronholitin" — suppresses the reflex and relieves bronchial spasm, antimicrobial, and calming effect.

The money from a dry cough in the reviews are the most popular.

Treatment

Treatment can be carried out by inhalation, and a variety of decoctions, solutions, compresses.

Folk remedies dry cough can be the following:

Solutions for gargling. They are used in the inflammation of the larynx as the cause of the cough. When this occurs, the inflammation, moisturizing and softening. For such purposes, prepare an infusion of chamomile or salt-soda solution prepared in equal proportions with the addition of a few drops of iodine. Many pathogens are halophytes and some of them die from exposure to salt, the other — are washed with a liquid solution. In addition, they contribute to the calming of the irritated mucosa.

Warm milk has a sedative effect on nerve endings in the respiratory tract. The mucous membrane of the breathing space between bouts of coughing, which gives her the ability to restore. When adding butter or cocoa with 1 tsp of honeysoothing and enveloping effects will exist a longer period of time.

In the absence of a nebulizer spend inhalation of steam using essential oils, baking soda or herbs. Below are some of the recipes of the implementation of this action with the help of the above terms means:

In the hot boiled water to pour saline solution in a ratio of 1:1, and then over it breathe for 10 minutes. Is moisture of the mucous membrane, accelerates the healing process.

Inhalation can be carried out with the use of essential oils of tea tree, fir or eucalyptus liquid fat. In half a liter of hot water add 1-2 drops of oil, mix and breathe in the steam for 5 minutes. Such inhalation is not used to small children and people who are allergic to these components.

Boil potatoes, then cover your head with a towel and lean over a pan a quarter of an hour. This procedure accelerates the elimination of sputum.

10 g of dry pine buds pour 1 Cup boiling water, infused for half an hour, after which the head is wrapped with put it over the steam for 15 minutes or more.

1 pint boiling water dissolve 2 tbsp. of natural honey, which is mixed until its complete disappearance. Breathe over the steam for 10-15 minutes.

Can be used for inhalation of medicinal plants such as calendula, thyme, St. John's wort, chamomile, sage, which pour boiling water, insist half an hour, after which breathe in the emitted vapor.

Sore throat, it is possible to use the following folk remedies:

• Mix 100 g of carrot and beet juice with 15 g of honey, using the mixture at night;
• Tea you can add honey and the juice of the currant, eat a few times during the day;
• Honey also can be mixed with lemon juice and this mixture dissolve in your mouth.

Kids will fit the following tools:

1. 3-4 onions turnip fried in a pan before the advent of crisp. The resulting liquid is drained, filtered, cooled. It gargle throughout the day every 2 hours.
2. The milk is heated to 60 degrees, add a spoon of honey and egg yolk. Take 2 tbsp after meals twice a day.
3. Mix two parts milk, one — of radish juice and honey. Used this mixture in the form of heat 1 tbsp. l. 3-4 times a day.

Honey can be applied to pregnant women in the absence of appropriate contraindications for them. Also use warm milk mixed with it that softens the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and reduces inflammation.

Compresses, rubbing and massage can be applied with minor temperature increase and the absence of suspicion for complications from infections. They are used for stagnation in the lungs, when pathogenie phlegm and bronchitis. The components included in the compresses are placed on the chest of the patient, but not in the heart. Liquid components can be rubbed into the skin, cover with parchment paper or foil, woolen cloth and a bandage.

Dry cough you can use the following types of wraps:

• Skin;
• Radish juice, mustard powder, liquid honey, mixed in equal proportions;
• Boiled potatoes and vegetable oil, heated in a water bath;
• Tortilla, made from flour and honey for the corn oil, which is attached directly to the skin of the patient.

Also useful to use berry fruit drinks, dog rose tea drinks, jelly and herbal teas with honey and lemon.

In Addition, the need to monitor the indoor climate: the temperature should be maintained at 20°C, and relative humidity-50-70%. It should actively ventilated at least 3 times per day. It is necessary to exclude such harmful habit as Smoking and drinking bring out perfumes and flavorings.

In conclusion

In most cases, a dry cough is a symptom of any disease. Therefore, treatment should be initiated with the appearance of its first symptoms. In addition, you must take plenty of fluids, vitamins to ensure preventive measures. In combination with the applied medication can be used folk remedies.