HOW TO TREAT A COUGH AT HOME | Doctor gives 6 tips, plus when to see your doctor...

In this video Dr O'Donovan explains different ways to manage and treat your cough at home and when to go see a doctor.

SEE A DOCTOR IF:

you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks (persistent cough)
your cough is very bad or quickly gets worse – for example, you have a hacking cough or cannot stop coughing
you feel very unwell
you have chest pain
you're losing weight for no reason
the side of your neck feels swollen and painful (swollen glands)
you find it hard to breathe
you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy or diabetes

*See a GP urgently if you're coughing up blood*

LINKS AND REFERENCES:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/

Information on symptoms of lung cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/basic...

Information accurate as of 3rd January 2023.

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