Cough
Cough
Dry or productive cough. Often accompanies colds, allergies, or respiratory infections.
First aid · 応急処置
What to do first
- 1Stay hydrated — warm liquids soothe the throat
- 2Use honey (if no allergy) — proven to reduce cough
- 3Humidify your room
- 4Avoid irritants like smoke or strong perfumes
- 5Take OTC cough medicine as directed
Recommended OTC · 市販薬
Best medicines for this
Caution · 注意
See a doctor if…
- •Coughing up blood or rust-colored mucus
- •Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- •Cough lasting more than 3 weeks
- •High fever with chest pain
- •Significant weight loss