Pulmonologist Alexander Karabinenko: cough is not always caused by an infection, more serious causes are possible.
In an interview with an authoritative Russian pulmonologist Alexander Karabinenko, a statement was made that
“a cough can be a warning of serious health problems.”
According to the doctor, often the cause of the cough is indeed an infection that affects the respiratory tract. Long-term (more than 5 years) smoking is another common factor leading to coughing.
Types of cough and their treatment
“Typically, smokers wake up in the morning and clear their throats, this is called “morning toilet smoker's bronchi. When a person smokes, the cough decreases, but this is a deceptive condition,” the doctor said.
At the same time, talking to Sputnik radio, pulmonologist Karabinenko warned that the appearance of a cough could be associated with something more serious and dangerous than a temporary SARS. The doctor named the following problems accompanied by coughing:
- chronic heart failure
- pulmonary edema,
- cardiac asthma,
- pericarditis.
The specialist emphasized that self-treatment in cases of persistent cough is unacceptable, it is necessary to contact medical specialists.
Pulmonologist Karabinenko spoke about the long-term recovery of the lungs after COVID-19
Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote that a sharp weight loss could be a symptom of endocrine diseases.
Important!< /b> Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Comment here