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Preventing Cough

To help avoid a cough:

Don’t smoke. If you smoke, quit .
Treat the underlying condition(s) responsible for the cough.
When working in areas where noxious fumes or airborne substances are present:
- Be sure the area is properly ventilated.
- Wear a protective mask or respirator.

RESOURCES:

American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

The Canadian Lung Association
http://www.lung.ca

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

References:

American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: http://www.aafp.org .

American College of Chest Physicians website. Available at: http://www.chestnet.org .

The Merck Manual of Medical Information (online version). 2nd ed. 2005.

* ¹ 1/30/2008 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance : Public health advisory:Nonprescription cough and cold medicine use in children-FDA recommends that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products not be used for infants and children under 2 years of age. US Food and Drug Administration website. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/cough_cold_2008.htm . Accessed January 30, 3008.

* ² 1/30/2008 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance : Paul IM, Beiler J, McMonagle A, Shaffer ML, Duda L, Berlin CM Jr. Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161:1149-1153.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Marcin Chwistek, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Cough Support Group

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