Cough

A cough is the body's way of clearing the airways. It can be dry or productive (with mucus) and acute or chronic (lasting more than 8 weeks).

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Overview

A cough is the body's way of clearing the airways. It can be dry or productive (with mucus) and acute or chronic (lasting more than 8 weeks).

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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