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Cough
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Cough: Prevention
- Quit smoking or don't smoke in the first place.
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Stay away from secondhand cigarette smoke and airborne irritants.
- If you have seasonal allergies like hay fever, stay indoors during days or seasons when airborne allergens are high and, if possible, keep the windows closed. Use an air conditioner; avoid using fans that draw in air from outdoors; avoid air drying your clothes; shower and change your clothes after being outside.
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If you have allergies year round, cover your pillows and mattress with dust mite covers, use an air purifier, avoid pets and other triggers.
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• Definition
• Cough: Common Causes
• Cough: Home Care & Treatment
• Cough: Prevention
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Review Date : 8/4/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Darrell N. Kotton, M.D., Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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