Coughing uncontrollably? Distinguish between pollution and viral coughs!
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News18•11-01-2026, 15:54
Coughing uncontrollably? Distinguish between pollution and viral coughs!
- •Many people are troubled by severe coughs that don't subside despite various medications.
- •A dry cough caused by polluted air differs significantly from a cough due to a viral infection.
- •Pollution coughs are triggered by dust, smoke, and vehicle emissions, causing throat irritation and no phlegm.
- •Viral coughs come with fever, body aches, nasal congestion, fatigue, and may produce phlegm.
- •Seek immediate medical attention for difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing blood, or a cough lasting over three weeks.
Why It Matters: Understand the difference between pollution and viral coughs to ensure proper treatment and avoid unnecessary medication.
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