20 Best Doctors for Cough Treatment in Lucknow

The common causes of cough are-
1)Pneumonia
2)Tuberculosis
3)Asthma
4)COPD
5)Bronchitis
6)Lower respiratory tract infections
7)Lung cancer
8) Acid reflux from stomach
9)Throat infection

You should seek immediate medical help when your cough is associated with blood in sputum, yellowish discoloration of sputum, breathlessness, pain in the chest , cough lasts more than 2 weeks, enlarged lymph nodes around neck and over chest.

In case of persistent cough the diagnostic tests which are recommended are -
1)Chest x-ray
2)Sputum examination for culture and sensitivity, gram staining and ZN staining
3)Complete blood count
4)CT scan to rule out tumors

The homecare measures which are useful for cough are -1)Drinking warm water.
2)Ginger tea.
3)Turmeric in milk.
4)Honey with warm water.
5)Avoiding oily and spicy foods.
6)Avoiding ice creams and cold drinks.
7)Avoiding allergens like pollen, dust, animal fur, etc. anything that creates an allergic reaction for you

Yes, cough can spread from one person to another person if it is infective in origin like - tuberculosis, pneumonia, or a lower respiratory tract infection. The mode of spread is mainly by secretions in the form of micro droplets that get dispersed in the air while coughing or sneezing, or during activities like kissing.