{"id":1447,"date":"2020-11-11T12:18:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T16:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3.224.65.35\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2022-03-30T10:42:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T14:42:57","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-cough-is-serious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/how-do-i-know-if-my-cough-is-serious\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if my cough is serious?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Wheezing or shortness of breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.Coughing up blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Fever greater than 100 Fahrenheit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.Difficulty swallowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.A cough that has persisted for more than 2 weeks without getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can I relieve my cough?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The best thing to do is basically nothing.  Coughing, while it\u2019s a nuisance is actually nature\u2019s way of clearing the virus or bacteria. Most coughs are caused by a virus rather than a bacterial cause contrary to what people think. Some people may try over the counter cough medicines for temporary relief. Cough suppressants do just that, suppress the cough.  Decongestants can help break up the mucous if your cough is dry.  Helpful home remedies might include things like hot tea with honey and lemon, inhaling peppermint, the menthol in peppermint may also soothe a cough and give you some relief.  If your cough seems to be too bothersome, prescription cough medications can be prescribed as a last resort, and the telehealth platform is happy to oblige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n