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Cough

CONDITION: Cough

 

OVERVIEW: A cough is a generalized term for the body’s response to irritation in the throat and involves pushing air out of the lungs to dispel the source of irritation. There are two types of coughs: acute (lasting 2-3 weeks) or chronic (lasting longer than 8 weeks).

 

SYMPTOMS:

  • Sore throat
  • Chest pain
  • Mucus
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Sinus pain and congestion

 

CAUSES: There are many causes for coughing but the most common include allergies, the common cold, and influenza. Other causes include:

 


Allergies

Asthma

Bronchitis

Chronic sinusitis

Common cold

Croup

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Influenza

Laryngitis

Medications like ACE inhibitors

Postnasal drip


 

WHAT MAKES IT WORSE

  • Dry air
  • Exposure to allergens
  • Stress
  • Smoking

 

COMMON THERAPIES: Common over-the-counter medications include cough suppressants, antihistamines, decongestants, expectorants, and sore throat lozenges—many of which have ingredients you can't pronounce.

 

NATURAL INGREDIENTS WE USE:

Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Acts as a decongestant and expectorant

Lavender Essential Oil: Has antimicrobial and antifungal properties

Peppermint Essential Oil: Acts as a decongestant & eases headaches

Tea Tree Essential Oil: Has broad antimicrobial properties and decreases inflammation

 

LIFESTYLE GUIDE:

  • Sip tea, like soothing chamomile with a slice of lemon.
  • Keep the air moist to help soothe nasal passages by using a humidifier or taking a shower.
  • Eat foods of different colors to load up on vitamin C and phytonutrients.
  • Calm your cough with our plant-based Breathe-Ease Balm.

 

Resources

“Cough.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 11 Jan. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/definition/sym-20050846.

Harvard Health Publishing. “That Nagging Cough.” Harvard Health Blog, Harvard Health Publishing, www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/that-nagging-cough.

Blasio, Francesco De, et al. “Cough Management: a Practical Approach.” Cough, vol. 7, no. 1, 2011, p. 7., doi:10.1186/1745-9974-7-7.

Morice, A H. “Recommendations for the Management of Cough in Adults.” Thorax, vol. 61, no. suppl_1, 2006, pp. i1–i24., doi:10.1136/thx.2006.065144.

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