Allergic cough is a persistent cough caused by allergies, which can be diagnosed by an allergy specialist. Inhaling allergens irritates the airways, causing coughing and inflammation. Treatment involves identifying and avoiding allergens, taking anti-allergy medications, and possibly anti-inflammatory medications. Throat lozenges can help soothe the throat, but should not be taken alone without treating the underlying problem.
An allergic cough is a persistent cough seen in association with allergies. Sometimes it can be a diagnostic sign used to develop an allergy diagnosis for a patient, or it can develop in a patient with known allergies who is not receiving adequate treatment. Identifying and treating allergies should resolve the cough and make the patient feel more comfortable. You may need the services of an allergy specialist to address allergies appropriately.
Allergic cough occurs due to irritation of the airways. When people inhale allergens, a cough can be triggered to force the allergens back up. Residual particles of material in the airways can generate mucus production and lead to inflammation. Coughing is used to try to clear the airways and keep them open. Additionally, some people develop an allergic cough due to post-nasal drip, a common symptom of allergies experienced by people with allergies such as hay fever.
A chronic cough is a sign of a medical problem. It could be allergies, asthma or another airway disorder or another problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An allergic cough can range from a dry, throat-clearing cough to a sharp, deep cough, sometimes with sputum. It may also be accompanied by wheezing, indicating a partial blockage of the airways, and the patient may have a feeling of tightness or tightness in the chest, caused by chronic inflammation.
In a patient with an allergic cough, some tests may be done to check for common allergens, or a doctor may base a diagnosis on the patient’s history of exposure. The patient may be given anti-allergy medications to reduce the severity of the allergies and may be advised to avoid exposure to common allergens such as pollen. This should help reduce inflammation in the airways. If not, anti-inflammatory medications may be prescribed and more extensive allergy testing conducted to narrow down possible causes. This will allow your doctor to develop a treatment plan for allergy management and cough treatment.
Because irritation and coughing can make the throat hurt, some allergic cough patients like to take throat lozenges to soothe the throat and make them feel more comfortable. Taking these drugs in combination with allergy treatment can help patients stop coughing more quickly. However, medications to suppress a cough or relieve a sore throat shouldn’t be taken without any treatment, as the underlying problem will still be present.
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