CURE THAT COUGH.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20490, 15 February 1930, Page 7 (Supplement)

CURE THAT COUGH.

(By A Specialist.)

A bad cough places far more strain on tho system than a cold. Many lung troubles originate in neglected coughs. A cold is often followed by a cough, which soon yields to soothing drinks or mixtures. The real danger arises when a cough becomes persistent. Coughs arc largely due to ear troubles, gastric irritation, enlarged glands and nervousness.

Children sometimes develop'a cough without any accompanying cold. This means that either a piece of wax has become jammed in tho car, or that some 6mall plaything, such as a bead, has slipped into the organ. When the obstruction is removed, tho child immediately recovers. Gastric irritation is largely due to unsuitable''dieting. People suffering from stomach coughs should choose their food .with the utmost precaution. Bismuth is an excellent sedative. It allays any irritation that may bo present. The only remedy for coughs caused by enlarged glands is to remove the source of the trouble.

Nervous people, and especially those ,who have to hpeak in public, often acquire the habit of artificial coughing. If this habit is frequently indulged in, the throat becomes sore and painful. Attacks 1 of bronchitis arc accompanied by short, dry coughs, which are particularly painful to the throat. When the inflammation develops, the cough becomes moist and paroxysmal. It then makes it difficult for the patient to inhale. Steam kettles and warm alkaline drinks relieve the pain. • One of the first symptoms of pneumonia is a hard, dry cough, which causes a pain in the side. In s-ich cases a doctor should be called in, as complications may arise. Plenty of fresh air and exercise will enable sufferers from coughs to continue their work. When walking, deep breaths must be taken at regular intervals. Gargles night and morning clear the throat and kill germs that lead to serious.trouble. A nasal spray is also a useful remedy, but great care should be taken when applying the spray to the nose. Children often suffer from paroxysms cf coughing at night. In such cases every mother should have her child thoroughly examined by a doctor, as the trouble is usually due either to enlarged glan-Js or ear disorders.