“He has had a dry cough for several days. It’s so severe that he can’t sleep.”. Recently, in consultations with pediatricians and family doctors in Zaragoza, this phrase has been repeated more often than usual.. María Pardo, a resident of Arrabal, went to a nearby health center on Thursday, February 15, with her 13-year-old son Darío after spending several sleepless nights with a nagging cough. He added: “A few classmates encountered the same situation and I have discussed this issue with some friends who also have children in the same situation.”
exist Some health centers in the capital of Aragon have noticed an increase in cases of irritating coughs in children and adolescents This affects adults as well.doctor Tessa SenaroA spokesman for the Spanish Association of Primary Care Pediatrics explained As pertussis cases increase reported in epidemiological bulletins “Outbreaks of cough similar to whooping cough are being detected, but when PCR is performed, this disease is ruled out.”
The duration of these irritating cough outbreaks worries parents. “They are respiratory viruses that can cause a cough for weeks,” explained a pediatrician at La Jota Health Center.The cough can last up to three weeks and eventually goes away, but in some cases, they eventually become complicated and develop into pneumonia. “On the other side of the city, on san francisco pediatric centerPediatrician Ángel Lario confirmed that they have also noticed an increase in such cases.
Human coughing is a reflex behavior and a defense mechanism of the respiratory system.. Not only does it drain excess mucus, it also protects our bronchi and lungs from the risk of inhaling harmful substances (e.g. (smoke, harsh chemicals…)) or suffocation.this irritating cough is a kind of dry cough This can cause a very annoying itchy throat.
What is an irritant cough? What are its symptoms?
it’s known irritating cough Occurs without coughing up mucus. The worse the cough, The more irritated the pharyngeal mucosa and trachea are And the questions get longer.This type of cough usually turns into Cough that persists over time Drying the airways, causing patients I couldn’t get a good rest.
Dr. Cenarro explains that an irritating cough can be caused by different causes, such as respiratory viruses, influenza, whooping cough, sinusitis, allergies and other processes. “The cause may be bacterial or viral, and when pertussis is suspected, diagnosis can be made by PCR. If the result is positive, appropriate treatment will be given,” he added.
In case of irritating cough, it is recommended to consult a specialist. The health center explains that in some cases, “to reduce irritating cough attacks, the use of codeine is recommended.” “But this depends on the individual patient and the source of the cough,” they added. Apart from, There are benefits to drinking fluids, humidifying the air and taking honey to soothe an inflamed throat.
What are the complications of irritating cough?
have When the cough itself becomes a problem, either due to its intensity, duration, or a combination of both. Some possible adverse effects of coughing are:
- Poor sleep quality because it reduces sleep time
- Excessive fatigue throughout the day.
- Loss of urine.
- Headache.
- Excessive sweating.