A cough is a defence mechanism. It is simply trying to remove anything that is unknown to the body.
Why do we get these symptoms:
Fever, body aches, pain and fever and generally feeling grotty – Result of your immune system responding to the infection. It has recognised the virus as a hostile invader and signals to the rest of the body something is wrong by releasing chemicals called cytokines.
Coughing up sputum – a thick mucus containing dead lung cells killed by the virus.
Cough, runny nose , and conjunctivitis (eye infection) are common in viral cold and flu infection.
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs can be used under medical supervision, however Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs is not recommended in asthma or asthma type symptoms. Check with your Medical doctor/Pharmacist when one can have any type of fever reducing medication to make sure it suitable for you.
A post-infectious cough is defined as coughing that persists 3-8 weeks after the onset of a upper respiratory tract infection in the absence of other clearly defined causes.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
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