Cough Control the Natural Way

Cough is the most common presenting symptom seen in a general family practice. Clinically, a cough is almost always merely a symptom of an underlying condition. It is important to look beyond the cough to treat the cause and, hence, achieve maximal relief. Cough is a normal protective mechanism for clearing the airway of secretions, irritants, and foreign materials. Air expulsion in excess of 500 miles per hour has been recorded during a coughing episode. The emphasis when treating a cough is to help the body expectorate