The cough never improves for two months. What is the reason? Reminder: It may imply three diseases, don't ignore
Cough is a respiratory symptom, and its causes are more complicated. It is related to viruses, inflammation, and external factors. Cough has the protective effect of clearing respiratory secretions and foreign bodies. However, However, if the cough lasts for a long time and is accompanied by chest tightness, wheezing or sputum expectoration, attention should be paid to it, which is generally caused by certain diseases.
If it is a cough caused by external stimuli, it is enough to stay away from external stimuli. If it is a cough caused by a cold, as long as the cold is treated well, the cough symptom will disappear, but in reality, many people will experience a cough for two months without getting better What is the cause of this situation? Be sure not to ignore the distress signal that may be sent by the body, which is generally caused by three types of diseases. Let's take a look.
What are the reasons why the cough has not improved for two months?
1. variant asthma
Variant asthma is a special kind of asthma. The main symptom is coughing and persistent dry cough, especially when sleeping at night or in the early morning. Most people will also have itchy throat. Generally speaking, patients do not have obvious symptoms of asthma, but they will have long-term and recurring coughs, which may even lead to breathing difficulties. The causes of degenerative asthma are related to endocrine disorders, high mental stress, and external stimuli. They should be admitted to the hospital for examination, and antibiotics and cough treatment should be given.
2. Tuberculosis, lung cancer
Tuberculosis can also cause a prolonged cough, which is caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Patients will have symptoms such as low-grade fever, cough, fatigue, chest pain, or chest tightness. Patients usually start to have low-grade fever in the afternoon, with a body temperature of 37-38 degrees Celsius, and night sweats. The patient should be admitted to the hospital in time for mycobacterium tuberculosis culture and diagnosis. In addition, lung cancer can also cause long-term coughs, most of which are irritating dry coughs. Patients will experience symptoms such as blood in the cough, chest pain, chest tightness, hoarseness and fever, weight loss, etc. They need to be hospitalized in time for imaging and histopathological examination , Make a diagnosis.
3. Gastroesophageal reflux
The main symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are acid reflux and burning sensation in the stomach, accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty swallowing. In addition, cough and asthma may occur due to reflux, which is usually more serious at night, and patients may suffer from it. There is pulmonary fibrosis. You should be admitted to the hospital for examination and medication. In severe cases, surgery may be considered.
How to treat a cough that has not improved for two months?
The environment where the patient is located must be avoided too dry. Dry environment can cause aggravation of cough symptoms. Humidifiers can be used indoors. In addition, keep the environment clean and avoid excessive dust, pollen or animal hair, etc., and ventilate the room every day. Ventilation is conducive to the recovery of the disease. Avoid going to noisy and unhygienic environments as much as possible. Wear a mask when you go out.
In terms of diet, patients must stay away from irritating foods, such as spicy, too sour, and too sweet, which have a strong stimulus to the trachea, respiratory tract, and lungs, which can aggravate cough symptoms and are not conducive to recovery. You can drink it with Luo Han Guo soaked in water. In addition, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, white fungus, lily, white radish, and snow pear all have good cough and phlegm, clearing heat and moisturizing effects.
In summary, the cough does not improve for two months because of some diseases. In addition, if the environment is too dry, dusty, and poor air quality, it will also cause a long-term cough. Patients need to be admitted to the hospital for corresponding examinations, to find the cause and timely symptomatic treatment. In addition, they can be adjusted through diet and actively take physical exercises to improve their own resistance.
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