The dangers of long-term cough

In daily life, there are many reasons that lead to coughing, the most common of which is caused by cold. Generally speaking, coughs caused by colds are usually short-term. However, some people will continue to cough after they develop a cough. Is this harmful? It is undeniable that long-term coughing may be caused by diseases such as tuberculosis, and of course there are other reasons. However, there are dangers of long-term coughing.

So, what are the dangers of long-term coughing? If the cough is caused by diseases such as tuberculosis, huge harm can be avoided if it is treated early. If the long-term cough is caused by other reasons and is not adjusted or treated, it will often damage the throat and lungs. Let’s learn about the dangers of long-term cough.

Coughing is a defensive reaction of the throat to external stimulation and a normal protective mechanism of the human body. For example, sputum discharged from the bronchi and lungs will stimulate the throat to produce a coughing reaction, prompting its excretion; harmful gases will stimulate the throat and cause coughing, reminding people to avoid danger; foreign objects will stimulate the throat and cause a strong coughing reaction to prevent foreign objects from entering the respiratory tract.

Coughing has many harmful effects, the most important of which is damage to the lungs. Long-term chronic coughing will increase the intrapulmonary pressure. In patients with lung diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis, severe coughing can weaken the elasticity of the alveolar wall, eventually leading to alveolar rupture and the formation of bullae, forming a vicious circle. Secondly, coughing itself can cause congestion in the throat, which is not conducive to the recovery of pharyngitis. There are many hazards, so I won’t list them all here.

It is recommended that people with cough should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to identify the cause of the disease. Whether it is pharyngitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis or pneumonia, it should be actively treated.

What needs to be reminded here is that when a cough occurs, you need to take it seriously so as to avoid long-term coughing. Generally speaking, if the body's resistance is strong, the probability of coughing will be reduced, so it is important to pay attention to diet and increase exercise in life. In addition, if the cough persists for two or three days, it is best to receive treatment in a timely manner.