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Both adults and children are at risk of having a cough with phlegm, a cough that doesn't go away, this is one of the warning symptoms of respiratory diseases, but many people are still subjective and only really concerned focus when symptoms of cough with thick sputum persist and affect quality of life.
Sputum is secretions in the respiratory tract including white blood cells, pus, mucus, red blood cells, toxic substances entering the respiratory tract. These substances are secreted from the bronchi, alveoli, pharynx, frontal sinuses, nasal cavities... Adults or children with cough with phlegm can be the result of many respiratory diseases such as sore throat, nose , pneumonia , bronchial asthma , laryngotrachea , pulmonary infarction ...
Manifestations of cough with sputum depending on the situation are assessed as acute or chronic disease. When symptoms of cough with thick sputum persist for more than 3 weeks and do not go away, it is considered a chronic disease.
Causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults or children: This is a form of obstructive airway disease in the lungs due to narrowing of the airways. Compared to normal with typical symptoms: Persistent cough, cough with milky white, green, yellow-green sputum.. with a feeling of chest tightness, shortness of breath. Wet bronchiectasis: Bronchiectasis causes cough with thick sputum for a long time in the evening and early morning, sputum with cloudy white like pus, may cough up blood, the patient may feel feverish, chills, night sweats, chest tightness and pain, uncontrolled weight loss,... Pulmonary tuberculosis: A disease caused by a strain of tuberculosis bacteria that causes inflammation, long-term respiratory infections and restructures the lung lining. , bronchi. Signs of pulmonary tuberculosis often occur such as itchy throat, cough with long-lasting sputum, even with fresh blood; chest pain, difficulty breathing, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite.... Acute pathologies: Allergic rhinitis (also known as colds), acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute sinusitis, laryngitis. Acute illness does not cause serious problems for healthy adults, children with immature immune systems are more susceptible to other respiratory complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, .... This leads to a persistent cough with phlegm and wheezing. When an adult or child has a cough with sputum, the treatment includes improving the lifestyle, limiting contact with the agent that causes an itchy throat, coughing with sputum, gargling with physiological saline daily, drinking plenty of water, increase the intake of fruits and vegetables containing a lot of vitamin C and minerals to increase the body's resistance. Patients can also use specialized medical equipment such as nebulizers, nasal aspirators and nasal washes, sputum aspirators...
There are many causes of a cough with phlegm, depending on the cause. that the doctor will have an appropriate treatment plan.
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