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What is that morning cough all about? - News24 What is that morning cough all about? - News24 Posted: 02 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT Waking up coughing? Here's why. A cough, no matter what time of day it occurs, is vital for clearing the airways of irritants. However, if you're not a regular smoker and keep on waking up with a cough, you might start wondering why. There are several conditions that can cause an early morning cough: 1.  Postnasal drip Postnasal drip is one of the most common causes of a persistent cough. Your nose serves as a gateway to your respiratory tract – and to protect it from irritants, the nose produces mucus that serves as a filter. But sometimes the body produces too much, which has to go somewhere – usually all the way down the respiratory tract, which will cause irritation and a cough. As mucus pools at the back of the throat while you are lying down, a cough associated with nasal drip can be especi

How Can You Tell The Difference Between COVID-19 And Allergies? - Women's Health How Can You Tell The Difference Between COVID-19 And Allergies? - Women's Health Posted: 11 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST With the COVID-19 pandemic still very much on everyone's minds, it's normal that you might feel a little anxious at the first sign of any sniffles nowadays. Is it COVID or just allergies?! You're wondering. But there are plenty of reasons you might be feeling a little under the weather besides the coronavirus illness. If you're going down a Google rabbit hole looking for the differences between all four, we've got you. While many of the symptoms of allergies, cold, flu , and COVID-19 are similar, some are rarer than others depending on the condition. Here's everything you need to know about the differences between COVID-19, allergies, and other seasonal bugs. How do allergy symptoms compare to COVID-19 sy

Morning Cough: Underlying Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline Morning Cough: Underlying Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline Posted: 02 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST A morning cough is a relatively common health issue, and there are numerous potential causes. Coughing is your body's way of clearing irritants from your respiratory system . While you sleep, phlegm and other irritants can pool in your lungs and throat overnight. When you become active in the morning, the phlegm starts to break up and may trigger a coughing fit. Often, a morning cough isn't a sign of a serious medical condition. But if it doesn't go away after a few weeks or if it's making breathing difficult, it may be time to see a doctor. Let's examine the potential causes of your morning coughing fits and look at how you can treat them. A cough that produces phlegm is known as a wet cough or productive cough. If it doesn't p

Cystic Fibrosis | American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP News Cystic Fibrosis | American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP News Posted: 01 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST Kimberly M. Dickinson , MD, MPH * Joseph M. Collaco , MD, PhD * * Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Abstract Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most commonly diagnosed genetic disorders. Clinical characteristics include progressive obstructive lung disease, sinusitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency leading to malabsorption and malnutrition, liver and pancreatic dysfunction, and male infertility. Although CF is a life-shortening disease, survival has continued to improve to a median age of 46.2 years due to earlier diagnosis through routine newborn screening, promulgation of evidence-based guidelines to optimize nutritional and pulmonary health, and the development of CF-specific interdiscipli

Covid-19 symptoms: What we know now and what to do - The Mercury News Covid-19 symptoms: What we know now and what to do - The Mercury News Posted: 10 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT By Sandee LaMotte | CNN It may feel like years, but the world has only been battling the deadly novel coronavirus for months. As scientists feverishly work around the clock to unravel the mysteries of this deadly invader, they have gained interesting insights into the virus and the disease it causes: Covid-19. "We know more now about how it makes people sick," said infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. Fever, cough and shortness of breath are still key signs that you might have Covid-19, but experts now know there are other red flags signaling infection. Some mimic a typical cold; others mirror the flu; and a few are just downright

Storax: Overview, Uses, and Forms - Healthline Storax: Overview, Uses, and Forms - Healthline Posted: 26 Feb 2021 06:35 AM PST Storax is a unique type of herbal medicine that has been used for a variety of therapeutic, cosmetic, and industrial purposes for centuries. Medicinal use of storax dates as far back as 10,000 B.C. It has been used in various herbal medicine modalities all over the world ( 1 ). This article provides an overview of what storax is, potential health benefits associated with its use, and relevant safety and dosage information. Storax is a type of oily resin, or balsam, derived from the sap of trees commonly known as Sweetgum. There are several Sweetgum species, but the ones most often used for storax production are the Turkish and American varieties, L. orientalis and L. styraciflua ( 1 ). Storax derived from L. orientalis is commonly known as Asian storax, while storax produced from L. styraciflua

Case-based learning: cough - The Pharmaceutical Journal Case-based learning: cough - The Pharmaceutical Journal Posted: 13 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT Acute cough, one of the most common presentations in primary care, is often associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections, such as cold or flu [1] , and can be a presenting symptom of more than 100 clinical conditions of the respiratory system [2] . Acute cough is estimated to cost the UK economy around £979m per year, taking into account factors such as absenteeism from work and associated healthcare costs [1] . Initiated both reflexively and voluntarily, cough is a necessary reflex and helps to remove fluid and mucus from the airways. There is no 'normal' pattern of coughing, nor any data on how often a healthy person should cough; therefore, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals should also be ab