Coughing
When the body detects an irritant in the lungs or airways, the reflex of coughing is initiated. Depending on the situation, two or three coughs are a typical response, but a coughing fit indicates a more serious underlying issue.
Viruses bring on nearly all upper respiratory illnesses. For example, hundreds of different viruses infecting the upper airway can bring a common cold. The most prevalent are parainfluenza, rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Strep throat is the most well-known bacterial upper respiratory infection caused by the Group A streptococcus bacterium. Bacteria can also infect the upper airways, which results in more severe symptoms than the traditional common cold.
Whether bacterial or viral, these illnesses transmit fast from one person to another, usually through airborne transmission through sneezing or coughing or by touching communal objects like doorknobs. Avoid close contact with other people, such as hugging, kissing, or shaking hands, as colds are contagious and can quickly spread to others. When a person shows influenza symptoms like cough, rest and hydration are essential.
