How to Get Help to Stop a Cough Associated with a Cold or Flu
We understand how bothersome a cough can be—it can keep you awake at night, make you dizzy, and even cause loss of bladder control. So, how can you stop coughing constantly? The key is to suppress it. Here’s more information on how to stop constant coughing and get back to your normal life.
What is a Cough Exactly?
A cough is a functional natural reflex that helps protect the lungs by expelling irritants like smoke and phlegm. However, it can also be associated with a cold or flu virus. Coughs can be categorized as dry or bronchial, and they can be:
- Productive: Producing phlegm.
- Non-productive: Not producing phlegm.
- Dry Cough: Not associated with excessive phlegm and usually caused by irritation. Treated with cough suppressants like dextromethorphan.
- Bronchial Cough: Can be productive or non-productive. Excessive phlegm in the lungs and airways causes bronchial cough. If you have difficulty expelling the phlegm, it is treated with an expectorant like guaifenesin, which helps thin the mucus and make coughing more productive. Dextromethorphan is also often used alongside guaifenesin to calm the cough.
Medications and Remedies for Cough
- Menthol: This natural cooling ingredient, found in plants like mint, has been proven effective against coughs caused by colds. It interacts with cold receptors in the nose and throat, helping to stop the cough.
- Cough Medications: AXIV products can help to alleviate cough:
- AXIV NightTime Multi-Symptom Relief for Cough: Provides significant relief to help you sleep.
- AXIV DayTime Multi-Symptom Relief for Cough: Offers up to eight hours of non-drowsy relief, perfect for staying productive during the day.
- AXIV DM Max (Non-Drowsy): Controls cough while thinning and loosening mucus, making your coughs more productive.