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Cough
Cough is also called kala-raga and tussis. It is a noisy
expulsion of air from the lungs. Cough is a highly contagious
disease of the respiratory system. Cough is sudden and
forceful expiration of air from the lungs caused by an
involuntary contraction of the muscles controlling the process
of breathing.
Causes
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Disorders of
the upper airways
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Disorders of
the pericardium
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Bronchogenic
carcinoma
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Interstitial
lung disease
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Chronic
pulmonary infection
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Cystic
fibrosis
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Interstitial
lung disease
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Psychogenic
disorders
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Childhood
asthma can lead to cough
Symptoms
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Running nose
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Sneezing
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Mild cough
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Low-grade
fever
Diagonsis
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You may have
a viral illness such as a COLD or the FLU.
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Get plenty
of rest, and drink lots of fluids. Try over-the-counter
medicines to treat your symptoms.
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Persistent
coughing can be caused by Congestive Heart Failure, especially
when there is a buildup of fluid in the lung
Remedies
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Paste dates,
raisins, black pepper, vidanga and long pepper and mix it with
honey. Take three
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to four
times in a day.
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Grapes are
one of the most effective home remedies for a cough.
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Turmeric
powder with pepper can be added in milk .
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Ginger juice
can be heated and add a few drops of honey in it will cure
cough.
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The root of
the turmeric plant is useful in a dry cough. The root should
he roasted and powdered.
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Tulasi
leaves are an effective home remedy for cough.
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Pepper Seeds
is an effective remedy for cough.
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