Cold and Cough
What Is Cough And Cold ?
A cold can be confused with many viral infections- for example Flu, RSV, Strep, or Covid. Coughs can be caused by many different things, so discovering the source of a persistent cough will help you with treatment. For example, if you have been told by a medical staff member that you have the common cold or flu, antihistamines may help ease your coughing symptoms better than an over-the-counter cough syrup. A staff member from KnowNow will perform each test to rule anything out of the way.
What type of Cough do I have?
Coughs
There are two types of coughs:
Acute and Chronic.
Acute coughs are most often associated with the common cold, flu, pneumonia or acute bronchitis. This type of cough often lasts less than three weeks.
Acute Coughs
Chronic coughs are most often associated with allergies, asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis, GERD, or COPD and can last eight weeks or longer. A chronic cough may leave you feeling exhausted because your sleep may be interrupted. You may also experience vomiting or lightheadedness.
Chronic Coughs
The medical staff at KnowNOW Health will evaluate your medical history, including your recent physical exam charts. To help relieve your cough, it is best to quit smoking or avoid being around those who smoke. A cough can indicate a wide array of issues such as sinusitis, allergies or a more serious infection such as pneumonia or even whooping cough.
If the cough has been around longer than one week
If you are coughing up yellow or green mucus
If you experience wheezing or shortness of breath
If you have a fever
When Should I Seek Treatment For My Cough?
Cough Treatments
The above symptoms do not usually require an emergency room visit, but seek treatment if your cough is interrupting your daily activities. The walk-in clinic care at KnowNOW Health is the perfect solution when you need fast and effective care for non-life-threatening illnesses.