Cough is a natural, protective, reflex mechanism in human body to keep airway clean & clear. Cough can be divided into Productive type : when expectorant is present can be mucoid , bloody , foul / non foul smelling. Main cause of this type is our bronchial tree / lungs problem / disease , late stage of pharyngitis (bacterial / viral / fungal etc.) Non Productive type: without expectoration ( dry cough ) can be due to early stage of pharyngitis ( bacterial / viral / fungal / parasitic / diverticular disease of laringobronchial tree or CHF ( congestive hear failure ) / vascular Bronchial Asthma & Foreign body & Psychogenic / neurotic.
Subdiaphragmetic pathology can present as we call it hicough. Cause of cough should be evaluated first & after confirmation cause should be treated & will also help in protection from CPA like legal hurdles. As cough is normal…
