The different kinds of coughs
Acute, chronic, dry,
productive: Which
cough do you have?
Coughing from time to time is healthy and normal. Sometimes you have an irritant or a secretion in your lungs, and coughing helps prevent infection from setting in. Other kinds of coughs-the ones that have you struggling to get through the day or keep you up at night-are classified by their duration and specific features. What are they?
Duration
Acute cough
Sudden onset and lasts up to 3 weeks
Sub-acute cough
Lasts 3 to 8 weeks
Chronic cough
Lasts for more than 8 weeks in adults or more than 4 weeks in
Prospan® by Helixia® is indicated to help relieve acute coughs.
Always consult a healthcare professional if you plan to continue using Prospan® by Helixia®
Beyond 7 days in kids under the age of 1
Beyond 14 days in kids aged 1 to 5
Beyond 4 weeks in anyone over the age of 6
Cough Types
1
Dry coughDoesn’t produce phlegm
2
Nocturnal cough Happens only at night
3
Productive/wet cough Produces phlegm
4
Hemoptysis Produces blood
Prospan® by Helixia® does not cause drowsiness,
so you can take it day or night!
Prospan® by Helixia® acts as an expectorant to help induce productive coughs that eliminate phlegm and mucus from your airways.
The content provided here is for information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
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