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… Whooping Cough (Pertussis) On this page: What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a disease that causes …
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… Dry Coughs On this page: Overview Overview … saliva. Less common causes of a dry cough include: Whooping cough (pertussis). Influenza . A swallowed or … saliva. Less common causes of a dry cough include: Whooping cough (pertussis). Influenza . A swallowed or …
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… Relieving a Cough On this page: Overview Overview Coughing is your body's way of removing foreign substances … mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful. Don't try to stop a productive …
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… Productive Coughs On this page: Overview Overview A productive cough helps clear mucus (sputum) and foreign material from … that is needed to provide relief if you have a productive cough and post-nasal drainage but do not have other …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview A cough that is more noticeable when your child is lying down … all that is needed to provide relief for this type of cough. A cough during the night that sounds like a barking …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has a barking cough: Hold your child in a calming manner. Keep your child … with your child. Repeat the above techniques if the barking cough returns. Coughs, Age 11 and …
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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Coughing is the body's way of removing foreign material or … airway passages or of reacting to an irritated airway. Coughs have certain traits you can learn to recognize. A …
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… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Coughing is the body's way of removing foreign material or … airway passages or of reacting to an irritated airway. Coughs have certain traits you can learn to recognize. A …
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… Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Last updated August 8, 2013 Most children develop mild colds and coughs at least once a year. Symptoms usually improve within … attention; they can get very sick. When your toddler has a cough or cold, you might notice a runny nose, cough (which …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Self-Assisted Cough On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. If …
