Most coughs are caused by viral infections, and often go soon.
This booklet gives some tips on what to do, and to consider
symptoms which may indicate a more serious illness. Viral
infections commonly affect the throat (larynx), or the main
airway (trachea), or the airways to the lungs (bronchi). These
infections are sometimes called laryngitis, tracheitis,
bronchitis or. Cough is the main symptom. The cough usually
develops over a day or two, and can be quite irritating. Other
symptoms can include: fever, headache, aches and pains. Cold
symptoms can also occur if the infection affects the nose.
Symptoms usually peak after 2-3 days, and then gradually clear.
However, the cough may persist for up to four weeks after the
infection is gone. This is due to inflammation in the airways,
caused by infection, can take a while to clear. There is no
"quick fix" for cough due to a viral infection. You have to be
patient until the cough goes. A primary goal of treatment is to
relieve symptoms while their immune system cl