Cough Treatment
Cough is caused by colds, allergies, or other such infections, and smoking. Manage cough effectively with our Australian-registered online doctors, available 24/7. Seek medical advice conveniently from your home, anywhere in Australia, with telehealth consultations available in just 15 minutes.
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When to consult a doctor
If you encounter any of the following concerns, it’s important to consult a doctor:
- Persistent cough: If it lasts longer than 3 weeks or progressively worsens
- Other symptoms: Accompanied by fever, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest pain
- Blood in mucus: Coughing up blood or blood-streaked mucus.
- Unexplained weight loss: Losing weight without any obvious reason
- Underlying health condition: If you have asthma, COPD, heart disease or immunity issues
- Medicine side effect: If you think your cough is a side effect of any medicine
- Disrupts sleep: If your cough causes sleep issues or disrupts daily activities
- Travel: If your cough starts after your travel to any areas with rampant infectious diseases.
Please note: Cough symptoms are usually mild and can be managed via telehealth. For severe symptoms, dial 000 or visit the nearest hospital.
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How telehealth with an online doctor works
Telehealth helps you connect with a licensed online doctor within minutes. Hola Health provides 24/7 access to qualified medical practitioners in Australia within 15 minutes. Here are some benefits to our virtual doctor appointments:
- 24/7 Availability: Access medical consultations after-hours, on weekends and holidays with ease
- Convenience: Speak to a doctor in Australia from the comfort of your home or on the go
- Medication management: Streamlined prescription services, medicine delivery, and easy medication management as needed.
All our doctors and health practitioners are AHPRA-registered and are based in Australia, ensuring you receive accessible, convenient, and effective healthcare whenever and wherever you need it.
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About cough
A cough acts as a reflex action, a protective mechanism to expel dust, irritants, foreign particles or mucus from our airways. Several factors can trigger coughing, including infections like the common cold or flu, allergies, environmental irritants, asthma, or acid reflux from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Coughs can be broadly categorised into acute coughs (Last less than 3 weeks) and persistent coughs (last more than 3 weeks. A cough that produces phlegm or mucus is termed a productive cough and may indicate conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, or the flu. You should consult a doctor if your cough produces blood or is associated with high fever. Conversely, a cough without mucus is referred to as a dry or nonproductive cough.
Cough symptoms
Cough can occur at all ages from babies to older adults. Cough intensifies with other underlying health conditions and should be treated immediately if it lasts for more than 3 weeks. Here are some symptoms seen in cough:
- No mucus but usually a tickly and irritated throat (Dry cough)
- Congestion, heavy feeling in the chest, coughing up mucus (Chesty cough)
- Cough that lasts more than 3 weeks (Chronic or persistent cough)
- Stuffy nose and fever along with a blocked larynx and trachea, commonly seen in children under 5 (Croup cough)
- Coughing in long spells and ending with a whooping sound (Whooping cough)
- Phlegm (thick mucus, also called sputum), especially phlegm is yellow, green, or bloody.
- Fever or chills
- The feeling of liquid running back the throat
- Hoarseness from excessive coughing.
Medically reviewed by Dr Vishnu, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Hola
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