How to treat dry paroxysmal cough

Dry cough itself is worse than wet. It proceeds without excretion of phlegm, which in the meantime accumulates in the upper respiratory tract. And if this is not just a cough, but a prolonged seizure, then it's worth taking immediate action. This phenomenon can signal that the body has pathological processes that are fraught with serious complications. Paroxysmal cough may be accompanied by pain in the abdomen, vomiting, allergic suffocation and a decrease in appetite. Therefore, the earlier the cause of the event is revealed, the faster it will be possible to cure this ailment and avoid serious complications.

What is indicated by such signs

Cough eliminates excess sputum from the body, accumulated dust and releases itfrom malicious viruses. If it occurs periodically, rather than on an ongoing basis, then there is nothing to worry about. It is much more difficult to understand the nature of the paroxysmal booch. At once it is impossible to determine what is behind it.

Nocturnal seizures

It often happens that a person feels great during the day, and then, going to bed, experiences a perspiration in the throat and it develops into a fit of coughing.

This overnight phenomenon requires prompt medical intervention. In adults, night cough is often associated with the following diseases:

• , it can occur as a result of gastric reflux. At the same time, the contents of the stomach are poured into the larynx and a reflex attack occurs, which occurs at any time;
• asthmatic variant is characterized by wheezing, accompanied by shortness of breath and pains in the chest. Asthma affects not only adults, but also children;
• during heart failure cough goes in parallel with shortness of breath and palpitations. It arises from the disturbed work of the heart and is eliminated after the treatment of this organ, no antitussive drugs in this case will not help;
• sinusitis. Quite a common disease, which closes the flow of air through the nose, and in a dream a person can not constantly breathe through the mouth, as a result - an attack of cough ;
• the cause of a night attack may be a cold disease;
• deficiency in the body of a diseased gland. This element maintains a normal level of hemoglobin, and when it decreases, the body becomes weakened and susceptible to various diseases.

Here you can read how to stop a fit of coughing at night with an adult.

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In children, attacks of night cough can occur as a result of:

• of bronchial asthma .It is accompanied by swelling of the respiratory tract and bronchial spasms. Often accompanied by hypoxia;
• disease with cereal .He is dangerous by his suddenness. If this happens at night, the child may be frightened. During the attack, it will be hard for him to breathe, and he will not be able to inhale the necessary amount of air. The kid can panic and the attack of suffocation becomes stronger, besides he will be accompanied by a rough cough. The face of the child will acquire a reddish hue, and the lips and nails will turn blue. This disease can be a manifestation of a viral infection in the body or become the result of an allergic reaction;
• of some pathological disease;
• allergic reaction to surrounding objects .For example, on natural fluff in pillows. If this is revealed, then the thing - the pathogen should be removed away from the child;
• uncomfortable position of the child during sleep .Especially if the mattress is not tight enough;
• dry or cold air in the child's room.

The video describes the treatment of dry paroxysmal cough:

Daytime

It occurs much less frequently than the night. As a rule, its main cause is the initial stage of the cold. Provoke it can heartburn resulting from gastric reflux, which occurs both at night and during the day. The patient can have a heavily stuffy nose and must breathe through the mouth, and this action causes dryness in the throat and leads to a cough. Also, bronchial asthma can provoke booze at any time of the day or night. It can be a protective reaction to tobacco smoke, aerosol or household dust.

In any case, for whatever reasons this cough occurred, it should be immediately consulted with a doctor. Undergo appropriate tests so that the doctor can correctly diagnose and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

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How to treat

Its paroxysmal appearance can lead a person to even fainting, but this is not the most dangerous consequence. If you do not get treatment in time, then you can wait for the development of emphysema, leading to pulmonary hemorrhage. Therefore, with the elimination of such a cough can not be delayed.

Treatment in adults

For prolonged attacks, they tend to suppress the cough reflex first. Therefore, prescribe drugs, the principle of which is based on its elimination. Such medications are divided into two groups:

• medication of central action .They should be taken only according to the appointment of a specialist, as they can reduce breathing, and with an overdose in general, block it. They suppress cough at the brain level. These include: Oxeladine, Glaucine and Ethylmorphine;
• medicines , which suppress a cough attack at the level of the respiratory receptors. They are Falimint, Codeine, Terpincod and Bronhicum.

On video - treatment of dry cough in adults:

At the very beginning of the disease, dry cough can be soothed by soda - oil inhalations, compresses from solutions, mustard plasters or warming foot baths.

Complex treatment should be aimed at cough softening, eliminating its causes, stimulating it to transition from dry to productive. Usually this happens two to three days after the administration of the prescribed drugs.

Also physiotherapeutic procedures are very effective in the treatment of dry cough. They help to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery and strengthen the immune system of the sick. Effective are:

• electrophoresis;
• acupuncture;
• chest massage;
• UHF;
• inhalation using a nebulizer;
• warming up.

Do not neglect the proven folk remedies for treating dry cough in adults. If you are expecting a baby, then read how to treat dry cough during pregnancy.

In children

Depending on the cause of the cough, appropriate medications and actions to eliminate them are prescribed. The most important of them is the ventilation of the child's room, especially before bed. The influx of fresh air can remove spasms and nourish the exhausted body with the necessary oxygen. From the first days you should often give your child a warm drink to warm up the neck.

Various inhalations for airway cleaning will be relevant. But do not get involved in essential oils, it is better to perform steam procedures with ordinary baking soda. Can remove the spasm of foot and hand baths. On the link you can read how to relieve night cough in a child.

Cough can stop healing syrups such as:

• Herbion( for dry cough)
• Alteika,
• Lazolvan.

Perhaps the pediatrician will allow them to be replaced by vegetable decoctions from mother - and - stepmother, licorice and thermopsis, if the child does not have allergies on them. In parallel, people's means can be used. For example, to give a spoonful of buckwheat honey, so that his baby can rinse or make him a tea with raspberry jam. As for very young children, read how to treat a dry cough in an infant.

It is possible to judge the effectiveness of prescribed medicines by the state of cough. The starting point to a speedy recovery will be the transition of its dry variety into wet one. But it's better not to get sick at all than to be treated successfully. Therefore, do not neglect preventive measures. For adults and children regular walks in the fresh air, daily airing of habitation, correct and healthy food and absence of allergens are recommended. Here it is described what to do if a dry cough is accompanied by a sore throat.