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Posted by Master, Doctor Mai Vien Phuong - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Cough is the body's way of trying to get rid of mucus, foreign matter, and bacteria that can cause infection and disease in the lungs. However, when coughing lasts a long time, coughing a lot will make the patient uncomfortable, tired, even to the point of vomiting and need prompt treatment.
1. Why do we cough?
Cough is the body's way of trying to get rid of mucus, foreign matter, and bacteria that can cause infection and disease in the lungs. You may have a cough due to irritants in an environment to which you are sensitive. This can also be due to an allergic reaction, viral or bacterial infection.
Certain diseases and conditions can cause both adults and children to cough so violently that they vomit.
1.1. Causes in adults
Several conditions can cause intermittent cough in adults. This may be the result of an acute, short-term illness or allergies. They can also be chronic and last for weeks, months, or even years.
Causes of a severe cough to induce vomiting include:
Smoking : A smoker's cough can be wet or dry and can cause vomiting and other serious health problems such as emphysema. Postnasal drip: Mucus is produced running down the throat, triggering coughing spells that can cause vomiting. Asthma: Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and excessive mucus production are all symptoms of asthma. These symptoms can also cause vomiting. Asthmatic Cough: Cough is the only symptom of this type of asthma. It produces a dry, persistent cough that can be so severe that it causes vomiting. Acid Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Acid reflux and GERD can both cause irritation in the lower esophagus. This can cause a cough and sore throat, among other symptoms. Acute bronchitis: This type of infection causes a cough that can produce large amounts of mucus, which can produce nausea and vomiting. A dry cough, wheezing, intense enough to induce vomiting can continue for weeks after the infection has gone. Pneumonia: This infection can cause severe bouts of coughing and vomiting due to mucus being expelled from the lungs or a severe postnasal drip. Blood pressure medications: ACE inhibitors sometimes cause a chronic, severe cough. ACE inhibitors are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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1.2. Causes in children
Some conditions that cause cough-related vomiting in adults can have similar effects in children. These include pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, cough-type asthma, postnasal drip, and acid reflux.
Other conditions include:
Whooping cough : This is a respiratory infection. It causes intense and rapid coughing fits. They often suck up all the air in the lungs, causing the patient to gasp for oxygen. This causes a chirping sound. Vomiting is a common response to these symptoms. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): RSV causes inflammation of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is the leading cause of bronchitis and pneumonia in infants.
2. When is the first aid if coughing and vomiting?
Vomiting from coughing is not a medical emergency. If it is accompanied by other symptoms, seek immediate medical treatment:
Coughing up blood Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing Lips, face or tongue turning blue or dark Symptoms of dehydration
3. Diagnose the underlying condition causing the severe cough
Your doctor will want to rule out seasonal allergies and other potential allergens as the cause. They will ask about other symptoms you may be experiencing, such as heartburn, fever, and muscle aches to determine if you may have acid reflux, GERD, the common cold, or the flu.
Some tests that may be used to diagnose this condition in adults and children include:
Chest X-ray : To look for signs of pneumonia Sinus X-ray : To look for a sinus infection CT : To look for areas of infection in the lungs or sinuses Pulmonary function test : To give your doctor information about your ability to draw air to diagnose asthma Spirometry test : Provide provide information about aspiration and asthma Bronchoscopy exam: Ask for a bronchoscope, which has a small camera and light to see your lungs and airways, or one Similar tubes, called rhinoscopes, can be used to look at the nasal passages
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4. How is a severe cough treated?
The underlying condition of your symptoms needs to be treated for your cough and vomiting to go away. Some medications used to treat coughs include:
Decongestants : For allergies and runny nose after glucocorticoids : For asthma, allergies or post-nasal drip Bronchodilators or inhalers : For illness asthma Antihistamines: For allergies and post-nasal drip Cough suppressants: For unexplained coughs Antibiotics: For bacterial infections, including pertussis Acid blockers: For acid reflux and GERD Most conditions benefit from bed rest and plenty of fluids. If symptoms get worse or do not improve within a few days, ask your doctor about next steps.
Most of the conditions that cause this symptom are acute and short-lived. Once the underlying cause has been addressed, your cough and vomiting should go away.
Some conditions cause this symptom to be persistent and require a doctor's care and ongoing medication. In many cases, your symptoms will improve if you stick to the treatment plan your doctor creates for you.
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5. Can a severe cough be prevented?
Not smoking is one of the best ways to protect your health. If you smoke, talk about a smoking cessation regimen with your doctor to prevent chronic cough.
Other ways you can prevent this symptom is to keep your environment free of allergens, dust and chemical irritants. An air purifier can help you do this.
Washing your hands often and avoiding people who are sick will help you avoid many germs that cause colds, hot flashes, and other illnesses with cough and vomiting symptoms.
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