2024-01-22 15:19:27
Coughing is a natural defense reflex to expel mucus or irritating agents from the respiratory tract. But when you cough, and faced with the pain you feel, you might be tempted to take a cough suppressant to soothe your burning throat. A very bad idea, according to Doctor Christian Recchia. As he insisted on speaking to Yahoo, these medications can harm the body, causing allergies, drowsiness, genes and gastric disorders. “They are of no use, they have no interest in consumption”. A sentiment shared by the National Medicines Agency (ANSM) which also warned the French once morest this practice which has become common.
Note that there is a potential risk of allergic cross-reactions between pholcodine, used in cough syrups, and curares (neuromuscular blocking agents), used in intensive care units. Consequently, since April 5, 2023, the marketing authorizations for medicines containing pholcodine have been withdrawn.
“A cough should not exceed one week”
“The idea is to understand that these cough suppressants are not necessary, we must understand the origin of the cough”, he explained while recalling that it might be viral, asthmatic or even allergic. So, in order to be able to cure it correctly, it is essential to make the right diagnosis, whenever it lasts longer than it should. “A cough, like any symptom, should not last longer than a week, a week and a half.”
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To calm the cough, health insurance advises avoiding smoking, moving away from smoky places, ventilating your home frequently, and avoiding irritants that can trigger or prolong coughs such as perfumes and aerosols. At the same time, she also recommends elevating your head with pillows to drain the sinuses, drinking plenty of water and taking honey primarily before bed. Finally, rest is recommended, an essential step to get off on the right foot.
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