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• #1 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #2 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #3 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Most coughs stop when the cause, such as a cold, goes away. You can take a few steps at home to cough less and feel better. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Drink lots of water and other fluids. This helps thin the mucus and soothes a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] Prop up your head on pillows to help you breathe and ease a dry cough. […] Try cough drops or hard candy to soothe a dry or sore throat.

• #4 Cough – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493221/

  Cough is one of the most common medical complaints accounting for as many as 30 million clinical visits per year. Up to 40% of these complaints result in a referral to a pulmonologist. A cough is an innate primitive reflex and acts as part of the bodys immune system to protect against foreign materials. Coughing is associated with a wide assortment of clinical associations and etiologies. Furthermore, there are no objective tools to measure or clinically quantify a cough. This activity reviews the workup of an unexplained cough and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with cough. […] Review the common causes of a cough. […] Describe the evaluation of a patient with a cough. […] Outline the treatment for cough. […] Identify interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and outcomes in patients with cough.

• #5

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abp1885

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). A chronic cough lasts more than 8 weeks. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. To treat a chronic cough, you may need to treat the problem that causes it. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This may help soothe a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Do not smoke or allow others to smoke around you. Smoke can make a cough worse. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] When you have a chronic cough or a disease that may cause this type of cough, you may often feel like you want to clear your throat.

• #6 Chronic Cough: Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/15048-chronic-cough-overview

  Chronic cough is a cough that lasts more than eight weeks in adults and four weeks in children. […] Treatment for chronic cough depends on the associated health condition. Your healthcare provider will discuss a tailored treatment plan based on your unique needs. […] Possible chronic cough treatments may include: Decongestants to relieve postnasal drip. […] To relieve symptoms of chronic cough: Drink plenty of water (at least eight 8-ounce glasses a day). […] You should schedule a visit with a healthcare provider if you have a lingering cough that wont go away. […] Chronic cough is a cough that lasts longer than eight weeks in an adult and four weeks in a child. If coughing is having a negative impact on your life, contact a healthcare provider to find the cause.

• #7 Cough – types, treatments and remedies | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/cough

  Coughing is how your body cleans the lungs and airways. […] You can have a non-productive (dry) cough or a productive (chesty) cough. […] Coughing that lasts for more than 3 weeks may be a sign of a health problem. […] A cough can also get rid of mucus from your throat and chest. […] A productive or wet cough is a type of cough that makes mucus. […] A productive cough is not necessarily a sign of a more serious illness. […] However, a productive cough can sometimes indicate a serious problem like pneumonia or heart failure. […] Coughing that lasts for more than 3 weeks may also be a sign of a health problem. […] You should seek medical care if you have a cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks. […] Treatment for a cough depends on the cause. […] Your doctor will want to treat any underlying health issue that is causing a long-term (persistent) cough.

• #8 Cough | Nurse Key

  https://nursekey.com/cough/

  Cough is one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek health care. Coughing promotes clearance of secretions and foreign bodies from the airways. […] Although most coughs are a symptom of minor upper respiratory infections (URIs), such as the common cold, a persistent cough can greatly affect a patients quality of life and ability to sleep. […] Cough associated with shortness of breath (SOB) usually suggests a physical obstruction of the airway caused by a foreign body or the effects of acute asthma. […] Acute exacerbation of asthma is characterized by an irritating nonproductive cough that can progress to tachypnea, dyspnea, wheezing, grunting, cyanosis, fatigue, and finally respiratory and cardiac failure. […] A cough in children or adults that becomes progressively worse can indicate pertussis.

• #9 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #10 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Ineffective airway clearance is the inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract. This can be detrimental to breathing and create complications. Nurses understand the most important aspects of care include maintaining the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Nurses must be vigilant in assessing for airway obstruction and implementing interventions to prevent worsening secretions. […] Patient will maintain a patent airway as evidenced by clear breath sounds, oxygen saturation within normal limits, and the ability to cough to clear secretions. […] Patient/caregiver will demonstrate techniques to effectively clear secretions. […] Assessing the patients gag reflex and ability to cough and swallow will determine their ability to protect their airway and guide further interventions.

• #11 Cough – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493221/

  Cough is one of the most common medical complaints accounting for as many as 30 million clinical visits per year. Up to 40% of these complaints result in a referral to a pulmonologist. A cough is an innate primitive reflex and acts as part of the bodys immune system to protect against foreign materials. Coughing is associated with a wide assortment of clinical associations and etiologies. Furthermore, there are no objective tools to measure or clinically quantify a cough. This activity reviews the workup of an unexplained cough and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with cough. […] Review the common causes of a cough. […] Describe the evaluation of a patient with a cough. […] Outline the treatment for cough. […] Identify interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and outcomes in patients with cough.

• #12 Cough | Nurse Key

  https://nursekey.com/cough/

  A cough in children that begins with a history of mild URI followed in 2 to 3 days with a cough that is brassy in sound can indicate croup. […] Persistent paroxysmal coughing is often associated with asthma. […] Coughs that awaken persons at night are frequently associated with respiratory problems in which bronchial irritation is a factor, such as asthma or chronic bronchitis, or with nonrespiratory conditions, such as GERD or heart failure. […] A throat-clearing cough is indicative of postnasal drip caused by irritation of the cough receptors in the pharynx, which are sensitive to mechanical stimulation, such as secretions. […] A dry, brassy cough indicates pharyngeal or tracheal irritation, allergy, or habit. […] A loose or moist cough can indicate lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis or asthma.

• #13 Cough in Adults – Self Care Forum

  https://www.selfcareforum.org/cough-in-adults/

  Paracetamol and ibuprofen can help with relieving symptoms that may come with a cough and cold, such as a sore throat, fever, and not feeling well. […] For many over the counter medicines we dont know how well they work, but you may still find them useful. […] Simple home remedies, such as honey and lemon can help. […] When you have a cough from a virus infection, you wont need antibiotics. […] If you can stop smoking or at least smoke less your cough is likely to get better in the long-term. […] A new continuous cough may be coronavirus see section above before reading further. […] Seek medical advice if you feel more unwell than youd expect or if you notice any of the warning symptoms below: Your cough is really bad or gets worse quickly especially if its a hacking cough or you cant stop coughing; Your cough lasts longer than three weeks; You have chest and/or shoulder pain; You also find it harder to breathe, or you breathe faster than normal; Seek medical advice if you cough up small amounts of blood. […] Contact your surgery or ring NHS111 in England and Wales, the Phone First service in Northern Ireland or NHS24 in Scotland.

• #14 Cough | Nurse Key

  https://nursekey.com/cough/

  A paroxysmal cough is seen with asthma, pertussis, and cystic fibrosis and occasionally after inhalation of a foreign body. […] A barking, croupy cough indicates an irritation in the glottic and subglottic area. […] A sudden short burst of a cough in infants, called a staccato cough, is indicative of Chlamydia trachomatis. […] A harsh, dry cough caused by airway compression from enlarged nodes in the perihilar or paratracheal region seems to occur with tuberculosis (TB) or fungal infection. […] Inhalation into the tracheobronchial tree can occur as a result of lack of esophageal motility, GERD with regurgitation into the pharynx, or central nervous system and neuromuscular disorders. […] Difficulty with sucking and swallowing or coughing and choking during eating are highly suggestive of an underlying disorder, such as congenital malformations, congenital heart disease, or pneumonia. […] Allergy-prone individuals are at increased risk for coughs associated with postnasal drip and asthma.

• #15 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Ineffective airway clearance is the inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract. This can be detrimental to breathing and create complications. Nurses understand the most important aspects of care include maintaining the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Nurses must be vigilant in assessing for airway obstruction and implementing interventions to prevent worsening secretions. […] Patient will maintain a patent airway as evidenced by clear breath sounds, oxygen saturation within normal limits, and the ability to cough to clear secretions. […] Patient/caregiver will demonstrate techniques to effectively clear secretions. […] Assessing the patients gag reflex and ability to cough and swallow will determine their ability to protect their airway and guide further interventions.

• #16 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults

  Certain causes of cough are more common in palliative care patients. Ineffective swallowing — In palliative care populations, the cough reflex is often stimulated by attempts to clear accumulating secretions due to asthenia, muscle weakness, and the inability to coordinate an effective swallow. Typical patient signs may include drooling and cough brought on by eating and/or drinking. […] Malignancies likely to cause cough include those of the airways, lungs, pleura, and mediastinum, or cancers that metastasize to the thorax. Cough is present in up to 90 percent of patients with advanced lung or head and neck cancer. […] In palliative care patients with cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung disease, chronic infections may contribute to cough symptoms. In such cases, antibiotics may be useful for palliative suppression of cough.

• #17 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  Patients with cough are often worse at night. If a patient is unable to sleep due to excessive coughing or is vomiting due to cough it is appropriate to contact the provider for as needed orders. […] The nursing team will monitor Vital Signs per local protocol to include the pulse oximetry and hydration status by checking skin turgor. […] A thorough history is vital when trying to establish the cause of a cough; when the cough is prolonged and associated with other symptoms, a referral to a pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon is recommended.

• #18 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Cough is a protective reflex that helps clear the airways of secretions, foreign particles, and irritants. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying types of cough and associated symptoms and implementing appropriate interventions to manage cough effectively while preventing complications. […] Cough can be triggered by various factors affecting respiratory function: Airway inflammation or irritation, Respiratory tract infections (viral, bacterial), Chronic conditions: Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Environmental factors: Allergens, Pollutants, Smoke exposure, Medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors), Postnasal drip, Psychological factors (habit cough). […] The patient will demonstrate effective cough suppression techniques. The patient will maintain clear airways. The patient will show improved sleep patterns. The patient will maintain adequate hydration. The patient will report decreased frequency and severity of cough. The patient will demonstrate proper sputum clearance techniques. The patient will avoid complications.

• #19 Managing chronic cough in adults in primary care | British Journal of General Practice

  https://bjgp.org/content/74/747/476

  Chronic cough in adults (a cough lasting 8 weeks) is common in primary care (UK prevalence 5%), and is associated with impaired quality of life and significant healthcare costs. […] Management of chronic cough in primary care. […] GPs should consider tuberculosis in patients at higher risk such as immunosuppressed patients and higher-risk ethnic groups. […] Chronic cough has a big impact on quality of life (GPs should ask, How does the cough affect you?). […] Patients who continue to cough despite treatment should be referred if there is suspected disease such as lung cancer, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, heart failure, and tuberculosis. […] Chronic cough is a common condition that can significantly impair quality of life.

• #20 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  The following are the nursing problem priorities for clients with ineffective cough and airway clearance: Improvement of airway patency. Maintaining good airway patency facilitates adequate ventilation and oxygenation. […] Education and self-management. Providing education regarding positioning, airway clearance techniques, hydration, infection prevention, and the importance of maintaining good respiratory hygiene. […] After thorough assessment, nursing diagnoses are formulated to address the challenges of ineffective airway clearance, guided by the nurses clinical judgment and understanding of the patients unique condition. […] By formulating SMART goals, nurses can ensure that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, providing a clear framework for assessing progress and promoting effective airway clearance in clients.

• #21 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to airway inflammation as evidenced by a persistent cough and altered respiratory pattern. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Airway Clearance related to excessive secretions as evidenced by persistent cough with difficulty expectorating. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to persistent cough as evidenced by frequent nighttime awakening and daytime fatigue. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Anxiety related to persistent cough and fear of underlying condition as evidenced by expressed concerns and increased tension. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Risk for Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to mouth breathing and decreased fluid intake secondary to persistent cough.

• #22 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Airway patency is of utmost importance for adequate oxygenation, ventilation, prevention of respiratory complications, effective coughing, and overall respiratory function. Nurses must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of a patent airway to ensure optimal respiratory well-being for the clients. […] Coughing is a mechanism for clearing secretions. An ineffective cough compromises airway clearance and prevents mucus from being expelled. […] Teach the client the proper ways of coughing and breathing (e.g., take a deep breath, hold for two seconds, and cough two or three times in succession). […] Educate the client on the following: Optimal positioning (sitting position), Use of pillow or hand splints when coughing, Use of abdominal muscles for a more forceful cough, Importance of ambulation and frequent position changes.

• #23 Bronchitis: Nursing Diagnoses, Care Plans, Assessment & Interventions | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/bronchitis-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Advise the patient when to seek urgent medical attention. Educate the patient on the following symptoms that necessitate medical attention: Fever, Cough with bloody mucus, Dyspnea, Symptoms that last more than three weeks, Recurrent episodes of bronchitis. […] Educate that antibiotics won’t help. Educate patients and families that bronchitis is rarely caused by bacteria but is often related to a virus in which antibiotics will not be helpful. If pneumonia develops, antibiotics will then be considered. […] Chronic bronchitis or other chronic underlying respiratory conditions increase the risk of impaired gas exchange. […] Chronic bronchitis is another form of COPD that can lead to severely impaired lung function. […] Bronchitis is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi, which are the main airways of the lungs, causing them to become irritated and swollen. Its main symptoms include cough and mucus accumulation, leading to ineffective airway clearance. […] Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, narrowing of the airways, and mucus may cause ineffective breathing patterns. This can result in wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

• #24 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to airway inflammation as evidenced by a persistent cough and altered respiratory pattern. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Airway Clearance related to excessive secretions as evidenced by persistent cough with difficulty expectorating. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to persistent cough as evidenced by frequent nighttime awakening and daytime fatigue. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Anxiety related to persistent cough and fear of underlying condition as evidenced by expressed concerns and increased tension. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Risk for Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to mouth breathing and decreased fluid intake secondary to persistent cough.

• #25 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to airway inflammation as evidenced by a persistent cough and altered respiratory pattern. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Airway Clearance related to excessive secretions as evidenced by persistent cough with difficulty expectorating. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to persistent cough as evidenced by frequent nighttime awakening and daytime fatigue. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Anxiety related to persistent cough and fear of underlying condition as evidenced by expressed concerns and increased tension. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Risk for Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to mouth breathing and decreased fluid intake secondary to persistent cough.

• #26 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to airway inflammation as evidenced by a persistent cough and altered respiratory pattern. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Ineffective Airway Clearance related to excessive secretions as evidenced by persistent cough with difficulty expectorating. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to persistent cough as evidenced by frequent nighttime awakening and daytime fatigue. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Anxiety related to persistent cough and fear of underlying condition as evidenced by expressed concerns and increased tension. […] Nursing Diagnosis Statement: Risk for Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to mouth breathing and decreased fluid intake secondary to persistent cough.

• #27 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #28 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #29 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Airway patency is of utmost importance for adequate oxygenation, ventilation, prevention of respiratory complications, effective coughing, and overall respiratory function. Nurses must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of a patent airway to ensure optimal respiratory well-being for the clients. […] Coughing is a mechanism for clearing secretions. An ineffective cough compromises airway clearance and prevents mucus from being expelled. […] Teach the client the proper ways of coughing and breathing (e.g., take a deep breath, hold for two seconds, and cough two or three times in succession). […] Educate the client on the following: Optimal positioning (sitting position), Use of pillow or hand splints when coughing, Use of abdominal muscles for a more forceful cough, Importance of ambulation and frequent position changes.

• #30 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Ineffective airway clearance is the inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract. This can be detrimental to breathing and create complications. Nurses understand the most important aspects of care include maintaining the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Nurses must be vigilant in assessing for airway obstruction and implementing interventions to prevent worsening secretions. […] Patient will maintain a patent airway as evidenced by clear breath sounds, oxygen saturation within normal limits, and the ability to cough to clear secretions. […] Patient/caregiver will demonstrate techniques to effectively clear secretions. […] Assessing the patients gag reflex and ability to cough and swallow will determine their ability to protect their airway and guide further interventions.

• #31 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #32 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Airway patency is of utmost importance for adequate oxygenation, ventilation, prevention of respiratory complications, effective coughing, and overall respiratory function. Nurses must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of a patent airway to ensure optimal respiratory well-being for the clients. […] Coughing is a mechanism for clearing secretions. An ineffective cough compromises airway clearance and prevents mucus from being expelled. […] Teach the client the proper ways of coughing and breathing (e.g., take a deep breath, hold for two seconds, and cough two or three times in succession). […] Educate the client on the following: Optimal positioning (sitting position), Use of pillow or hand splints when coughing, Use of abdominal muscles for a more forceful cough, Importance of ambulation and frequent position changes.

• #33 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Airway patency is of utmost importance for adequate oxygenation, ventilation, prevention of respiratory complications, effective coughing, and overall respiratory function. Nurses must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of a patent airway to ensure optimal respiratory well-being for the clients. […] Coughing is a mechanism for clearing secretions. An ineffective cough compromises airway clearance and prevents mucus from being expelled. […] Teach the client the proper ways of coughing and breathing (e.g., take a deep breath, hold for two seconds, and cough two or three times in succession). […] Educate the client on the following: Optimal positioning (sitting position), Use of pillow or hand splints when coughing, Use of abdominal muscles for a more forceful cough, Importance of ambulation and frequent position changes.

• #34 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/pertussis-whooping-cough/

  Pertussis Nursing Care Management […] Nursing management of a patient with pertussis include the following: […] Continuous assessment is necessary in order to know possible problems that may have led to concerns that may occur during nursing care. […] Maintaining patent airway is always the first priority. […] Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnosis are: Ineffective airway clearance related to copious and tenacious bronchial secretions. […] The major nursing care planning goals for pertussis: Patient will maintain clear, open airways as evidence by normal breath sounds, normal rate and depth of respirations, and ability to effectively cough up secretions after treatments and deep breaths. […] The nursing interventions for a patient with pertussis include: Educate about coughing and breathing. Teach the patient the proper ways of coughing and breathing.

• #35 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Airway patency is of utmost importance for adequate oxygenation, ventilation, prevention of respiratory complications, effective coughing, and overall respiratory function. Nurses must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of a patent airway to ensure optimal respiratory well-being for the clients. […] Coughing is a mechanism for clearing secretions. An ineffective cough compromises airway clearance and prevents mucus from being expelled. […] Teach the client the proper ways of coughing and breathing (e.g., take a deep breath, hold for two seconds, and cough two or three times in succession). […] Educate the client on the following: Optimal positioning (sitting position), Use of pillow or hand splints when coughing, Use of abdominal muscles for a more forceful cough, Importance of ambulation and frequent position changes.

• #36 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #37 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #38 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Most coughs stop when the cause, such as a cold, goes away. You can take a few steps at home to cough less and feel better. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Drink lots of water and other fluids. This helps thin the mucus and soothes a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] Prop up your head on pillows to help you breathe and ease a dry cough. […] Try cough drops or hard candy to soothe a dry or sore throat.

• #39 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Patients may require naso/tracheal/oral suctioning to clear the airway, especially in the presence of an artificial airway or if the patient is unable to cough or swallow. […] Deep breathing promotes oxygenation before controlled coughing. […] Suctioning helps in removing secretions in patients who cannot cough effectively. […] If the nurse suspects that there is a risk of infection, sputum samples can be cultured for the presence of bacteria. […] Patients and caregivers should be educated on signs and symptoms to seek treatment promptly. This can include signs of infection such as a fever or change in mucus color and amount as well as any changes to respiratory rate or pattern. […] Administer bronchodilators to open airways, mucolytics or expectorants to thin mucus and make it easier to cough up, and antibiotics to treat respiratory infections as ordered. […] Coughing can effectively remove secretions. Noting the patients ability to cough will determine the level of assistance needed in clearing secretions. […] Adequate hydration reduces the viscosity of secretions. Thinner secretions are easier to mobilize.

• #40 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Inadequate clearance of mucus and secretions allows them to accumulate and pool in the airways. These retained secretions create an environment that is conducive to the growth of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. […] Educate caregivers in suctioning techniques. Provide an opportunity for a return demonstration. Modify techniques for a home setting.

• #41 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #42 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Care Plan | Diagnosis & Intervention

  https://simplenursing.com/nursing-care-plan-ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Ineffective airway clearance refers to the inability of the client to effectively clear secretions or obstructions from the airway, leading to compromised oxygenation and ventilation. […] Cough and ability to clear secretions. […] Encourage deep breathing and coughing exercises. […] Effectively clear secretions. […] Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps loosen secretions and increases the ability to cough up the mucus. […] Chest physiotherapy is an airway clearance technique to drain the lungs. The technique includes percussion, vibration, deep breathing, and coughing.

• #43 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #44

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abp1885

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). A chronic cough lasts more than 8 weeks. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. To treat a chronic cough, you may need to treat the problem that causes it. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This may help soothe a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Do not smoke or allow others to smoke around you. Smoke can make a cough worse. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] When you have a chronic cough or a disease that may cause this type of cough, you may often feel like you want to clear your throat.

• #45 Nursing Care Plan Cough | PDF | Mucus | Cough

  https://www.scribd.com/doc/11845923/NursingCrib-com-Nursing-Care-Plan-Cough

  The nursing care plan addresses a patient experiencing coughing and fatigue. The plan includes assessing the patient’s response to activity and interventions, providing a quiet environment and limiting visitors, elevating the head and encouraging position changes and deep breathing. The plan also encourages adequate rest balanced with moderate activity and fluid intake of at least 3000ml per day. Medications will be administered as prescribed to aid in reducing bronchospasm and mobilizing secretions. The plan aims to demonstrate a measurable increase in activity tolerance and decrease in dyspnea and fatigue after 4 hours of nursing interventions.

• #46 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Patients may require naso/tracheal/oral suctioning to clear the airway, especially in the presence of an artificial airway or if the patient is unable to cough or swallow. […] Deep breathing promotes oxygenation before controlled coughing. […] Suctioning helps in removing secretions in patients who cannot cough effectively. […] If the nurse suspects that there is a risk of infection, sputum samples can be cultured for the presence of bacteria. […] Patients and caregivers should be educated on signs and symptoms to seek treatment promptly. This can include signs of infection such as a fever or change in mucus color and amount as well as any changes to respiratory rate or pattern. […] Administer bronchodilators to open airways, mucolytics or expectorants to thin mucus and make it easier to cough up, and antibiotics to treat respiratory infections as ordered. […] Coughing can effectively remove secretions. Noting the patients ability to cough will determine the level of assistance needed in clearing secretions. […] Adequate hydration reduces the viscosity of secretions. Thinner secretions are easier to mobilize.

• #47 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #48 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Most coughs stop when the cause, such as a cold, goes away. You can take a few steps at home to cough less and feel better. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Drink lots of water and other fluids. This helps thin the mucus and soothes a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] Prop up your head on pillows to help you breathe and ease a dry cough. […] Try cough drops or hard candy to soothe a dry or sore throat.

• #49 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #50 Coughing: Home Care (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cough-sheet.html

  Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. A severe cough or one that lasts more than a week requires a medical checkup. But many coughs are caused by a virus that just needs to run its course. […] If your child develops a „barky” or „croupy” cough, sit in a steamy bathroom together for about 20 minutes. […] Offer plenty of liquids (breast milk or formula for babies; cool water and juice for older kids). Avoid carbonated or citrus drinks that may irritate a raw throat. […] Run a cool-mist humidifier in your child’s bedroom. […] Use saline (saltwater) nose drops to ease congestion. […] Never give cough drops (a choking hazard) to young kids or cough or cold medicine to kids under 6 years old. […] Get Medical Care if Your Child: has severe cough spasms or attacks, stridor (a high-pitched sound when breathing in), or wheezing

• #51 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #52

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abp1885

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). A chronic cough lasts more than 8 weeks. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. To treat a chronic cough, you may need to treat the problem that causes it. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This may help soothe a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Do not smoke or allow others to smoke around you. Smoke can make a cough worse. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] When you have a chronic cough or a disease that may cause this type of cough, you may often feel like you want to clear your throat.

• #53 Cough: productive or 'wet’ cough treatments – myDr.com.au

  https://mydr.com.au/symptoms/cough-productive-or-wet-cough-treatments/

  A productive (wet or chesty) cough is a cough that produces mucus or phlegm. When you have a productive cough, the aim of treatment is not to suppress the cough (which is an important way of clearing infected secretions from the lungs), but to improve the efficiency of the cough to help clear the airways. Specific treatment of productive coughs depends on the cause and duration of the cough. […] Medicines that can be used to treat productive coughs include expectorants and mucolytics. […] Expectorants are substances that help to loosen and expel mucus from the lungs. […] Mucolytics, such as bromhexine and acetylcysteine, help break down thick, sticky chest phlegm, making it easier to cough up. […] Cough medicines that contain both an expectorant and a mucolytic are available. […] If you have a productive cough, try the following self-help measures: drink plenty of fluids, which can help thin the mucus and make it easier to cough up; take a hot, steamy shower to help break down the mucus (phlegm) and make it easier to cough up; and get plenty of rest. […] Things you should NOT do when you have a productive cough include the following. Do not take a cough suppressant as this suppresses the cough, causing a build-up of mucus (phlegm) in the lungs and increasing the risk of infection.

• #54 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #55

  https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=840619&Journal_ID=54016&Issue_ID=840565

  A cough is a healthy reflex that helps keep the airways in the throat and chest free from mucus, dust, and dirt. […] Coughs that don’t go away may be a sign of more worrisome diseases, such as asthma and pneumonia, and even heart problems. […] Teach your child to cough into his elbow or shoulder, rather than coughing into his hand or a tissue (and you should do the same). […] Try these suggestions to reduce the irritation and swelling that trigger coughing. […] Use a saline (saltwater) nasal spray or nose drops, available without a prescription, as often as needed to keep your child’s nasal passages moist and reduce swelling. […] Placing a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer in your child’s room can also keep nasal passages moist. […] Topical rubs containing menthol or eucalyptus may help tame a cough and open up nasal passages.

• #56 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Most coughs stop when the cause, such as a cold, goes away. You can take a few steps at home to cough less and feel better. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Drink lots of water and other fluids. This helps thin the mucus and soothes a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] Prop up your head on pillows to help you breathe and ease a dry cough. […] Try cough drops or hard candy to soothe a dry or sore throat.

• #57 Cough

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050846

  To ease your cough, try these tips: Suck on cough drops or hard candies. They may ease a dry cough and soothe an irritated throat. But don’t give them to a child under age 6 because of the risk of choking. […] Think about taking honey. A teaspoon of honey may help loosen a cough. Don’t give honey to children younger than 1 year old because honey can contain bacteria harmful to babies. […] Keep the air moist. Use a cool mist humidifier or take a steamy shower. […] Drink fluids. Liquid helps thin the mucus in your throat. Warm liquids, such as broth, tea or lemon juice, can soothe your throat. […] Stay away from tobacco smoke. Smoking or breathing secondhand smoke can make your cough worse.

• #58 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  Patients with cough are often worse at night. If a patient is unable to sleep due to excessive coughing or is vomiting due to cough it is appropriate to contact the provider for as needed orders. […] The nursing team will monitor Vital Signs per local protocol to include the pulse oximetry and hydration status by checking skin turgor. […] A thorough history is vital when trying to establish the cause of a cough; when the cough is prolonged and associated with other symptoms, a referral to a pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon is recommended.

• #59 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #60 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  Patients with cough are often worse at night. If a patient is unable to sleep due to excessive coughing or is vomiting due to cough it is appropriate to contact the provider for as needed orders. […] The nursing team will monitor Vital Signs per local protocol to include the pulse oximetry and hydration status by checking skin turgor. […] A thorough history is vital when trying to establish the cause of a cough; when the cough is prolonged and associated with other symptoms, a referral to a pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon is recommended.

• #61 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  Patients with cough are often worse at night. If a patient is unable to sleep due to excessive coughing or is vomiting due to cough it is appropriate to contact the provider for as needed orders. […] The nursing team will monitor Vital Signs per local protocol to include the pulse oximetry and hydration status by checking skin turgor. […] A thorough history is vital when trying to establish the cause of a cough; when the cough is prolonged and associated with other symptoms, a referral to a pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon is recommended.

• #62 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Patients may require naso/tracheal/oral suctioning to clear the airway, especially in the presence of an artificial airway or if the patient is unable to cough or swallow. […] Deep breathing promotes oxygenation before controlled coughing. […] Suctioning helps in removing secretions in patients who cannot cough effectively. […] If the nurse suspects that there is a risk of infection, sputum samples can be cultured for the presence of bacteria. […] Patients and caregivers should be educated on signs and symptoms to seek treatment promptly. This can include signs of infection such as a fever or change in mucus color and amount as well as any changes to respiratory rate or pattern. […] Administer bronchodilators to open airways, mucolytics or expectorants to thin mucus and make it easier to cough up, and antibiotics to treat respiratory infections as ordered. […] Coughing can effectively remove secretions. Noting the patients ability to cough will determine the level of assistance needed in clearing secretions. […] Adequate hydration reduces the viscosity of secretions. Thinner secretions are easier to mobilize.

• #63 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #64 Cough in Adults – Self Care Forum

  https://www.selfcareforum.org/cough-in-adults/

  Paracetamol and ibuprofen can help with relieving symptoms that may come with a cough and cold, such as a sore throat, fever, and not feeling well. […] For many over the counter medicines we dont know how well they work, but you may still find them useful. […] Simple home remedies, such as honey and lemon can help. […] When you have a cough from a virus infection, you wont need antibiotics. […] If you can stop smoking or at least smoke less your cough is likely to get better in the long-term. […] A new continuous cough may be coronavirus see section above before reading further. […] Seek medical advice if you feel more unwell than youd expect or if you notice any of the warning symptoms below: Your cough is really bad or gets worse quickly especially if its a hacking cough or you cant stop coughing; Your cough lasts longer than three weeks; You have chest and/or shoulder pain; You also find it harder to breathe, or you breathe faster than normal; Seek medical advice if you cough up small amounts of blood. […] Contact your surgery or ring NHS111 in England and Wales, the Phone First service in Northern Ireland or NHS24 in Scotland.

• #65 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Patients may require naso/tracheal/oral suctioning to clear the airway, especially in the presence of an artificial airway or if the patient is unable to cough or swallow. […] Deep breathing promotes oxygenation before controlled coughing. […] Suctioning helps in removing secretions in patients who cannot cough effectively. […] If the nurse suspects that there is a risk of infection, sputum samples can be cultured for the presence of bacteria. […] Patients and caregivers should be educated on signs and symptoms to seek treatment promptly. This can include signs of infection such as a fever or change in mucus color and amount as well as any changes to respiratory rate or pattern. […] Administer bronchodilators to open airways, mucolytics or expectorants to thin mucus and make it easier to cough up, and antibiotics to treat respiratory infections as ordered. […] Coughing can effectively remove secretions. Noting the patients ability to cough will determine the level of assistance needed in clearing secretions. […] Adequate hydration reduces the viscosity of secretions. Thinner secretions are easier to mobilize.

• #66 Nursing Care Plan Cough | PDF | Mucus | Cough

  https://www.scribd.com/doc/11845923/NursingCrib-com-Nursing-Care-Plan-Cough

  The nursing care plan addresses a patient experiencing coughing and fatigue. The plan includes assessing the patient’s response to activity and interventions, providing a quiet environment and limiting visitors, elevating the head and encouraging position changes and deep breathing. The plan also encourages adequate rest balanced with moderate activity and fluid intake of at least 3000ml per day. Medications will be administered as prescribed to aid in reducing bronchospasm and mobilizing secretions. The plan aims to demonstrate a measurable increase in activity tolerance and decrease in dyspnea and fatigue after 4 hours of nursing interventions.

• #67 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Utilize this comprehensive nursing care plan and nursing diagnosis guide to provide effective care for patients experiencing ineffective airway clearance and cough. Gain knowledge on the essential nursing assessment techniques, evidence-based nursing interventions, measurable goals, and appropriate nursing diagnosis to promote patent airways and manage coughing. […] Nurses play a crucial role in teaching clients and their families about airway clearance interventions to maintain a patent airway, improve breathing comfort, enhance ventilation and oxygenation, and prevent associated risks. […] Effective airway clearance and management of ineffective coughing are essential aspects of nursing care for clients with respiratory conditions. Maintaining a patent airway and promoting efficient coughing mechanisms are crucial for oxygenation and the prevention of complications such as pneumonia and respiratory distress.

• #68 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #69 Cough | Home Care Advice | Patient Resources | Post Road Pediatrics | Practices | Alliance | Boston Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrenshospital.org/alliance/practices/post-road-pediatrics/patient-resources/home-care-advice/cough

  A Cough is produced when the body suddenly forces air and secretions from the lungs. It is very important in protecting the lungs against pneumonia. This means we want to encourage a productive cough, not turn it off. […] OTC cough medicines are not recommended. They have no proven benefit for children, and are not approved by the FDA in children under 6 years old. […] Encourage your child to drink adequate fluids to prevent dehydration. This will also thin out the nasal secretions and loosen the phlegm in the airway. […] Viral coughs usually last for 2 to 3 weeks. In cases of viral infection, antibiotics are not helpful. Your child may cough up lots of phlegm (mucus). The mucus will normally be gray, yellow, or green. […] Difficulty breathing or wheezing occur. […] The cough lasts longer than 3 weeks.

• #70 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Airway patency is of utmost importance for adequate oxygenation, ventilation, prevention of respiratory complications, effective coughing, and overall respiratory function. Nurses must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of a patent airway to ensure optimal respiratory well-being for the clients. […] Coughing is a mechanism for clearing secretions. An ineffective cough compromises airway clearance and prevents mucus from being expelled. […] Teach the client the proper ways of coughing and breathing (e.g., take a deep breath, hold for two seconds, and cough two or three times in succession). […] Educate the client on the following: Optimal positioning (sitting position), Use of pillow or hand splints when coughing, Use of abdominal muscles for a more forceful cough, Importance of ambulation and frequent position changes.

• #71 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Most coughs stop when the cause, such as a cold, goes away. You can take a few steps at home to cough less and feel better. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Drink lots of water and other fluids. This helps thin the mucus and soothes a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] Prop up your head on pillows to help you breathe and ease a dry cough. […] Try cough drops or hard candy to soothe a dry or sore throat.

• #72 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Patients may require naso/tracheal/oral suctioning to clear the airway, especially in the presence of an artificial airway or if the patient is unable to cough or swallow. […] Deep breathing promotes oxygenation before controlled coughing. […] Suctioning helps in removing secretions in patients who cannot cough effectively. […] If the nurse suspects that there is a risk of infection, sputum samples can be cultured for the presence of bacteria. […] Patients and caregivers should be educated on signs and symptoms to seek treatment promptly. This can include signs of infection such as a fever or change in mucus color and amount as well as any changes to respiratory rate or pattern. […] Administer bronchodilators to open airways, mucolytics or expectorants to thin mucus and make it easier to cough up, and antibiotics to treat respiratory infections as ordered. […] Coughing can effectively remove secretions. Noting the patients ability to cough will determine the level of assistance needed in clearing secretions. […] Adequate hydration reduces the viscosity of secretions. Thinner secretions are easier to mobilize.

• #73 Bronchitis: Nursing Diagnoses, Care Plans, Assessment & Interventions | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/bronchitis-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Advise the patient when to seek urgent medical attention. Educate the patient on the following symptoms that necessitate medical attention: Fever, Cough with bloody mucus, Dyspnea, Symptoms that last more than three weeks, Recurrent episodes of bronchitis. […] Educate that antibiotics won’t help. Educate patients and families that bronchitis is rarely caused by bacteria but is often related to a virus in which antibiotics will not be helpful. If pneumonia develops, antibiotics will then be considered. […] Chronic bronchitis or other chronic underlying respiratory conditions increase the risk of impaired gas exchange. […] Chronic bronchitis is another form of COPD that can lead to severely impaired lung function. […] Bronchitis is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi, which are the main airways of the lungs, causing them to become irritated and swollen. Its main symptoms include cough and mucus accumulation, leading to ineffective airway clearance. […] Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, narrowing of the airways, and mucus may cause ineffective breathing patterns. This can result in wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

• #74 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  Do not smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You cough up blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You cough more deeply or more often, especially if you notice more mucus or a change in the color of your mucus. […] You do not get better as expected.

• #75 When to Seek Care for Walking Pneumonia and Whooping Cough Symptoms

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-walking-pneumonia-and-whooping-cough-symptoms

  In severe cases, babies and other patients who have a high risk of complications may need to be hospitalized. […] Trouble breathing is the biggest warning sign that requires immediate treatment. […] You should also seek immediate medical care if your child is lethargic or difficult to arouse, or dehydrated. […] Adults with signs of respiratory distress should also seek emergency care at the nearest ER. […] You cant always prevent sickness, but you may lower your risk or limit the spread of respiratory illness by: Consider wearing a mask in public, if you have symptoms, Washing your hands frequently, Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, Following your doctors recommendations for when to send your child back to school. […] In addition, remember to keep your child up-to-date on immunizations, as the pertussis vaccine can protect them from serious complications related to whooping cough.

• #76 Cough: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003072.htm

  Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. But too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder. […] If you have asthma or another chronic lung disease, make sure you are taking medicines prescribed by your health care provider. […] Here are some tips to help ease your cough: […] Drink plenty of fluids. Liquids help thin the mucus in your throat making it easier to cough it up. […] Medicines you can buy on your own include: […] Talk to your child’s provider before you give children ages 6 years or younger an over-the-counter cough medicine, even if it is labeled for children. […] Treat the underlying cause (per above) as directed by your provider. […] Call 911 or the local emergency number if you have: […] Contact your provider right away if you have a cough and any of the following: […] Treatment depends on the cause of the cough.

• #77 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Inadequate clearance of mucus and secretions allows them to accumulate and pool in the airways. These retained secretions create an environment that is conducive to the growth of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. […] Educate caregivers in suctioning techniques. Provide an opportunity for a return demonstration. Modify techniques for a home setting.

• #78 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough is a mechanism to clear the airways of mucus and foreign bodies when mucociliary transport is insufficient. When a cough becomes chronic, it can be disruptive, distressing, and physically exhausting. It may impair social relationships and worsen other symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, incontinence, and sleep disturbance or cause rib fractures.

• #79 Whooping Cough (Pertussis) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/whooping-cough.html

  Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious infection of the respiratory system caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It causes severe coughing spells, which can sometimes end in a „whooping” sound when a child breathes in. […] Doctors treat whooping cough with antibiotics. Antibiotics work best to prevent someone from getting really sick when they are taken early in the illness, before coughing spells begin. […] Some kids with whooping cough need care in a hospital. Babies and younger children are more likely to be hospitalized because they’re at greater risk for problems like pneumonia. […] Whooping cough can be life-threatening for babies younger than 1 year, so they often need hospital treatment. […] If your child is being treated for pertussis at home, follow the schedule for giving antibiotics exactly as your doctor prescribed.

• #80 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough is a mechanism to clear the airways of mucus and foreign bodies when mucociliary transport is insufficient. When a cough becomes chronic, it can be disruptive, distressing, and physically exhausting. It may impair social relationships and worsen other symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, incontinence, and sleep disturbance or cause rib fractures.

• #81 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults

  Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults […] The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough in palliative care patients can be due to causes similar to those in the general population. In some patients, the cough is an indication that there is an exacerbation of a comorbid illness (such as COPD or bronchiectasis) or an acute pulmonary infection that can be treated. Cough may also be due to conditions which can be relatively easily addressed, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or caused by a medication side effect (eg, angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors).

• #82 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  Palliative treatment options for endobronchial tumors include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endobronchial laser resection, or stent placement. […] The mainstay of symptom-directed pharmacologic therapy is cough suppression with antitussives, which can be used alone or alongside disease-specific treatments. […] For patients with mild cough, we suggest a trial of nonpharmacologic therapies as a first step. […] For patients with moderate to severe cough, we suggest opioids as first-line treatment, or, if opioids are contraindicated, gabapentin or pregabalin. […] Opioids are a mainstay of pharmacologic therapy for palliative care patients with moderate to severe chronic cough, particularly those with intrathoracic cancer. […] The palliative treatment of hemoptysis is primarily related to managing the experience of the patient, family, and other loved ones, as well as efforts to stop the bleeding if this is consistent with the overall goals of care.

• #83 Opioids for Cough | Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin

  https://www.mypcnow.org/fast-fact/opioids-for-cough/

  Cough is a common, and at times distressing, symptom affecting patients with serious illness. Up to 40% of advanced cancer patients report cough, and while a smaller percentage find their cough distressing, severe cough can lead to dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, sleep impairment, chest and throat pain, and impaired communication. This Fast Fact will focus on the use of opioids for the symptomatic treatment of cough. […] Opioids are the only clearly effective centrally acting anti-tussive drugs and are thought to work by suppressing the brainstem cough center through mu and kappa opioid receptor agonism. All opioids used to treat cough have typical side effects such as sedation, constipation, and nausea. In general, use of long-acting opioids for cough are less common and less studied. […] Short-acting, full agonist “strong” opioids (e.g., morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone) are the first-line symptomatic treatment for severe, distressing cough.

• #84 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  Palliative treatment options for endobronchial tumors include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endobronchial laser resection, or stent placement. […] The mainstay of symptom-directed pharmacologic therapy is cough suppression with antitussives, which can be used alone or alongside disease-specific treatments. […] For patients with mild cough, we suggest a trial of nonpharmacologic therapies as a first step. […] For patients with moderate to severe cough, we suggest opioids as first-line treatment, or, if opioids are contraindicated, gabapentin or pregabalin. […] Opioids are a mainstay of pharmacologic therapy for palliative care patients with moderate to severe chronic cough, particularly those with intrathoracic cancer. […] The palliative treatment of hemoptysis is primarily related to managing the experience of the patient, family, and other loved ones, as well as efforts to stop the bleeding if this is consistent with the overall goals of care.

• #85 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough is a mechanism to clear the airways of mucus and foreign bodies when mucociliary transport is insufficient. When a cough becomes chronic, it can be disruptive, distressing, and physically exhausting. It may impair social relationships and worsen other symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, incontinence, and sleep disturbance or cause rib fractures.

• #86 Coughing: Home Care (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cough-sheet.html

  Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. A severe cough or one that lasts more than a week requires a medical checkup. But many coughs are caused by a virus that just needs to run its course. […] If your child develops a „barky” or „croupy” cough, sit in a steamy bathroom together for about 20 minutes. […] Offer plenty of liquids (breast milk or formula for babies; cool water and juice for older kids). Avoid carbonated or citrus drinks that may irritate a raw throat. […] Run a cool-mist humidifier in your child’s bedroom. […] Use saline (saltwater) nose drops to ease congestion. […] Never give cough drops (a choking hazard) to young kids or cough or cold medicine to kids under 6 years old. […] Get Medical Care if Your Child: has severe cough spasms or attacks, stridor (a high-pitched sound when breathing in), or wheezing

• #87 Cough

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050846

  Call your healthcare professional if your cough or your child’s cough doesn’t go away after a few weeks or if it also involves: […] Cough medicines usually are used only when a cough is a new condition, causes a lot of discomfort, disrupts your sleep and is not linked with any of the worrisome symptoms listed above. If you use cough medicine, be sure to follow the dosing instructions. […] Cough and cold medicines that you buy off the shelf aim to treat the symptoms of coughs and colds, not the underlying disease. Research suggests that these medicines don’t work any better than taking no medicine at all. More importantly, these medicines are not recommended for children because of risks of serious side effects, including fatal overdoses in children under 2 years old. […] Don’t use medicines that you can buy without a prescription, except for fever reducers and pain relievers, to treat coughs and colds in children younger than 6 years old. Also, don’t use these medicines for children under 12 years old. Ask your healthcare professional for guidance.

• #88 Cough (0-12 Months)

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/cough-0-12-months/

  Most coughs are a normal part of a cold. […] Coughing helps protect the lungs from pneumonia. […] A cough can be a good thing. We don’t want to fully turn off your child’s ability to cough. […] Here is some care advice that should help. […] Don’t give any drugstore cold or cough medicines to young children. They are not approved by the FDA under 6 years. Reasons: not safe and can cause serious side effects. Also, they are not helpful. Reason: they can’t remove the tickle in the throat. They also can’t remove dried mucus from the nose. Nasal saline works best. […] Antibiotics are not helpful for coughs. Antibiotics may be used if your child gets an ear or sinus infection. […] Tobacco smoke makes coughs much worse. […] Your child can go back to child care after the fever is gone. […] For practical purposes, the spread of coughs and colds cannot be prevented. […] Viral coughs last for 2 to 3 weeks. […] Trouble breathing occurs […] Wheezing occurs […] Cough lasts more than 3 weeks […] You think your child needs to be seen […] Your child becomes worse.

• #89 Cough

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050846

  To ease your cough, try these tips: Suck on cough drops or hard candies. They may ease a dry cough and soothe an irritated throat. But don’t give them to a child under age 6 because of the risk of choking. […] Think about taking honey. A teaspoon of honey may help loosen a cough. Don’t give honey to children younger than 1 year old because honey can contain bacteria harmful to babies. […] Keep the air moist. Use a cool mist humidifier or take a steamy shower. […] Drink fluids. Liquid helps thin the mucus in your throat. Warm liquids, such as broth, tea or lemon juice, can soothe your throat. […] Stay away from tobacco smoke. Smoking or breathing secondhand smoke can make your cough worse.

• #90 When to Seek Care for Walking Pneumonia and Whooping Cough Symptoms

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-walking-pneumonia-and-whooping-cough-symptoms

  Most commonly, walking pneumonia signs include: Cough, Fever, Shortness of breath, Fatigue. […] Pertussis, or whooping cough, is also a highly contagious respiratory infection. […] A vaccine for whooping cough can help protect you from severe illness. […] Whooping cough is most dangerous for babies under one year, as they havent been fully vaccinated yet against the disease and have underdeveloped immune systems. […] If you or your child has a fever that persists for more than three to five days or a cough longer than five to seven days, its a good idea to visit one of our convenient MedStar Health Urgent Care locations throughout the region. […] Both respiratory illnesses typically can be treated with antibiotics. […] You can also provide supportive care at home to help alleviate discomfort, including: Saline nasal sprays, Cooling mist humidifier to keep passageways moist, Honey as a natural cough suppressant for those over one year old, Warm beverages, Hot baths or showers.

• #91 Treatment of Whooping Cough | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/treatment/index.html

  Early antibiotic treatment for pertussis (whooping cough) may make the infection less serious. […] Sometimes treatment in a hospital may be necessary if symptoms become serious. […] Most whooping cough symptoms can be managed at home. […] Healthcare providers generally treat whooping cough with antibiotics. […] It’s very important to treat whooping cough early, before coughing fits begin. […] Treating whooping cough early can make the illness less serious. […] Whooping cough can sometimes be very serious and can cause complications, especially for babies. […] Most people with whooping cough can manage their symptoms at home. […] Don’t take cough medicine unless your healthcare provider recommends it.

• #92 Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Symptoms, Treatment & When to See a Doctor | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pertussis

  Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by bacteria. Many patients have severe coughing fits that can make it hard to breathe, often followed by a 'whooping’ sound. […] Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory system caused by germs (bacteria). It causes severe coughing that can be followed by a high-pitched whooping sound. […] Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a team of experts focused on the treatment of children with pertussis. […] Stay with your child while they’re coughing. Watch for more serious breathing problems and call 911 if needed. […] Your child may be ordered (prescribed) an antibiotic to kill the pertussis germs. Always give your child the antibiotic exactly as prescribed. […] Call your child’s doctor or health care provider if they have: A worsening cough (spells that last longer and happen more often) even after taking the prescribed medicine. […] Your child may have to be admitted to the hospital for extra treatment. This is rare. Its more common for children 6 months or younger because their lungs are not as developed.

• #93 Assistive Devices for Coughing – Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

  https://www.parentprojectmd.org/care/care-guidelines/by-area/care-for-lung-muscles/assistive-devices-for-coughing/

  It is very important to keep your airway clear when you have Duchenne. Secretions in your airway can impair your breathing, preventing oxygen from getting in and prevent carbon dioxide from getting out. […] If your cough is becoming weaker, it is important that you assist your cough and keep your airway clear. […] Effective assisted cough techniques should be taught early, certainly when peak cough flow (PCF) falls below 300 L/min and/or used during a respiratory illness. […] For more information regarding cough assist and surveillance of pulmonary function, please visit PPMDs Care for Lung Muscles section. […] It is important to know how to use assist a cough before there is a respiratory illness or crisis. […] If your cough becomes too weak to remove this mucous from your lungs and airways, you will need some help coughing.

• #94 Cough Assist – Information for Carers (Domiciliary, Residential & Nursing Homes) | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/cough-assist-information-for-carers-domiciliary-residential-nursing-homes/

  Cough Assist is typically used in patients who are unable to cough and effectively clear secretions as a result of neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injuries or severe fatigue associated with lung disease. […] If the patient requires admission to hospital please ensure they take the cough assist to hospital with them- they must continue with this treatment in hospital. […] THE COUGH ASSIST SHOULD BE USED EVERY MORNING AND EVENING- THIS ENSURES THE LUNGS ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. […] Cough Assist is used to help to clear secretions and ventilate the lungs as a form of chest physiotherapy. […] IT IS DANGEROUS TO USE THE COUGH ASSIST WHEN A PATIENT IS CHOKING. YOU MAY CAUSE THE OBJECT TO MOVE FURTHER INTO THE AIRWAY CAUSING A SERIOUS OBSTRUCTION AND EMERGENCY SITUATION. […] The patient will be sent clinic appointments with the Home Ventilation Nursing Team as required. Their clinical condition and response to treatment requires monitoring while they are using Cough Assist. […] If the patient is unable to attend clinic appointments please contact the Home Ventilation Team as soon as possible so that we can rearrange this to a more convenient time.

• #95 Assistive Devices for Coughing – Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

  https://www.parentprojectmd.org/care/care-guidelines/by-area/care-for-lung-muscles/assistive-devices-for-coughing/

  The aim is to generate shearing force between the mucus and the lining of the airways, with the intention of dislodging these secretions that can subsequently be coughed and cleared. […] Therefore, vest therapy is rarely appropriate for patients with Duchenne. […] Using a cough assist is appropriate for all patients. […] A cough assist is not only appropriate therapy, but is critical for maintaining pulmonary health and reducing the incidence of infections and pneumonias. […] Some pulmonologists recommend using the machine prophylactically to preserve lung function. […] The manually assisted cough method may not be as effective as the mechanically assisted cough method, and may be more difficult if the person has scoliosis or chest wall contractures. […] However, if no mechanically assisted cough is available, this can be life saving for a person with Duchenne.

• #96 Assistive Devices for Coughing – Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

  https://www.parentprojectmd.org/care/care-guidelines/by-area/care-for-lung-muscles/assistive-devices-for-coughing/

  The aim is to generate shearing force between the mucus and the lining of the airways, with the intention of dislodging these secretions that can subsequently be coughed and cleared. […] Therefore, vest therapy is rarely appropriate for patients with Duchenne. […] Using a cough assist is appropriate for all patients. […] A cough assist is not only appropriate therapy, but is critical for maintaining pulmonary health and reducing the incidence of infections and pneumonias. […] Some pulmonologists recommend using the machine prophylactically to preserve lung function. […] The manually assisted cough method may not be as effective as the mechanically assisted cough method, and may be more difficult if the person has scoliosis or chest wall contractures. […] However, if no mechanically assisted cough is available, this can be life saving for a person with Duchenne.

• #97 Cough – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493221/

  A cough is an innate primitive reflex and acts as part of the bodys immune system to protect against foreign materials. […] Given the vagueness of this symptoms nature, along with the risk of an insidious underlying etiology, heavy impact on quality of life, and a lack of objective tools, coughing should be evaluated and treated as an important issue until a benign source is isolated. […] Most cases of acute cough should be treated empirically and focus on symptomatic relief. […] Treatment of a chronic cough should attempt to target the underlying etiology whenever possible to reduce coughing instead of suppressing the cough. […] Management of cough may require teamwork by different specialties. […] New onset of a chronic cough without obvious etiology should prompt a referral to a pulmonologist or cough specialist. […] If poor cardiac function is suspected, then a referral to a cardiologist is recommended for the evaluation of congestive heart failure. […] If a gastrointestinal aberration is suspected, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, referral to a gastroenterologist is warranted.

• #98 Chronic Cough | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

  https://www.wakehealth.edu/condition/c/chronic-cough

  Chronic cough, however, is defined as a cough that persists longer than 8 weeks in an adult or 4 weeks in a child. […] Diagnosis of chronic cough may require evaluation with several specialized medical providers. Chronic cough is not a disease; its a symptom. In order to stop the cough, we have to determine the cause. […] Treatments for chronic cough vary based on multiple potential etiologies of cough and are unique to each patient. Treatments range from laryngeal control therapy targeting behavioral modifications to address cough, trials of corticosteroids, decongestants, acid blockers, antihistamines, and medications or injections for neuropathic disorders that can help reduce the frequency and severity of cough. […] Treating a chronic cough may involve specialists from one or more of many areas of medicine including allergy and immunology, ENT, pulmonology, gastroenterology, cardiology and speech-language pathology. Through multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment, patients are often able to find effective therapies for virtually all of the underlying causes of a chronic cough.

• #99 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  Patients with cough are often worse at night. If a patient is unable to sleep due to excessive coughing or is vomiting due to cough it is appropriate to contact the provider for as needed orders. […] The nursing team will monitor Vital Signs per local protocol to include the pulse oximetry and hydration status by checking skin turgor. […] A thorough history is vital when trying to establish the cause of a cough; when the cough is prolonged and associated with other symptoms, a referral to a pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon is recommended.

• #100 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  In patients with refractory chronic cough, referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist should be considered, as well as a trial of gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), or speech therapy. […] The initial evaluation should focus on identifying potential triggers, such as the use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, environmental exposures, smoking status, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). […] The diagnostic approach should focus on detection and treatment of the four most common causes of chronic cough in adults: upper airway cough syndrome (UACS), asthma, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease. […] Nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis is characterized by chronic cough in patients with no symptoms or objective evidence of variable airflow obstruction, normal airway responsiveness on a methacholine inhalation test, and sputum eosinophilia.

• #101 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #102 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  In patients with refractory chronic cough, referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist should be considered, as well as a trial of gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), or speech therapy. […] The initial evaluation should focus on identifying potential triggers, such as the use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, environmental exposures, smoking status, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). […] The diagnostic approach should focus on detection and treatment of the four most common causes of chronic cough in adults: upper airway cough syndrome (UACS), asthma, nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease. […] Nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis is characterized by chronic cough in patients with no symptoms or objective evidence of variable airflow obstruction, normal airway responsiveness on a methacholine inhalation test, and sputum eosinophilia.

• #103 Cough – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493221/

  A cough is an innate primitive reflex and acts as part of the bodys immune system to protect against foreign materials. […] Given the vagueness of this symptoms nature, along with the risk of an insidious underlying etiology, heavy impact on quality of life, and a lack of objective tools, coughing should be evaluated and treated as an important issue until a benign source is isolated. […] Most cases of acute cough should be treated empirically and focus on symptomatic relief. […] Treatment of a chronic cough should attempt to target the underlying etiology whenever possible to reduce coughing instead of suppressing the cough. […] Management of cough may require teamwork by different specialties. […] New onset of a chronic cough without obvious etiology should prompt a referral to a pulmonologist or cough specialist. […] If poor cardiac function is suspected, then a referral to a cardiologist is recommended for the evaluation of congestive heart failure. […] If a gastrointestinal aberration is suspected, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, referral to a gastroenterologist is warranted.

• #104 Chronic Cough | Condition | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/chronic-cough/

  UT Southwestern Medical Center provides expert care for people who have a chronic cough and other conditions affecting the airways, larynx (voice box), throat, and lungs. Using the latest technology, we work to evaluate, diagnose, and treat the underlying causes of chronic cough. […] Our multidisciplinary approach often combines the expertise of fellowship-trained laryngologists, pulmonologists, speech-language pathologists, allergists, and other care professionals focused on voice, throat, and lung conditions. Our physicians, therapists, and researchers are widely recognized as experts in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of chronic cough. […] Treatment for chronic cough involves remedying the underlying cause, and options include: […] Cough suppressant medications to control the cough […] Cough suppression techniques, taught by our speech-language pathologists, to help reduce the severity and frequency of the cough. […] Steps that patients can take on their own include: […] Using a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

• #105 Cough: Diagnosis & Treatment | NewYork-Presbyterian

  https://www.nyp.org/primary-care/cough/treatment

  A primary care doctor can prescribe medication to treat a persistent cough. These medications include: Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and decongestants: Used to treat coughs that are caused by allergies and postnasal drip; Antibiotics: Prescribed to treat bacterial infections that may cause a cough; Asthma drugs: Inhaled drugs including corticosteroids and bronchodilators are effective treatments for coughs that are caused by asthma; Acid blockers: These are prescribed to treat acid reflux that may cause a chronic cough. […] Your primary care doctor can help resolve cough symptoms of other conditions, and if additional care is needed, refer you to a NewYork-Presbyterian specialist.

• #106 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #107 Signs to Visit Urgent Care or the ER for a Cough – OU Health

  https://www.ouhealth.com/blog/2024/january/signs-to-visit-urgent-care-or-the-er-for-a-cough/

  A cough is the body’s way of keeping the airway clear and helping prevent lung infection. […] Some signs that you may need to go to urgent care with your cough include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks, A persistent cough with a fever, Thick green or yellow phlegm, Fainting or shortness of breath, Night sweats or unusual weight loss. […] If you have the following severe symptoms with your cough, you should skip going to urgent care and head straight to the emergency room: Blood or pink-tinged mucus, Sharp or persistent chest pain, Vomiting and choking, especially for children, Problems with breathing and swallowing. […] You can try several things to ease the discomfort of your coughing. Many over-the-counter medications can reduce the frequency of your cough and provide some relief. […] Home remedies may not be enough to help your cough. You may need medical help. A doctor can prescribe antibiotics or other medications to treat the conditions causing your cough.

• #108 Signs to Visit Urgent Care or the ER for a Cough – OU Health

  https://www.ouhealth.com/blog/2024/january/signs-to-visit-urgent-care-or-the-er-for-a-cough/

  A cough is the body’s way of keeping the airway clear and helping prevent lung infection. […] Some signs that you may need to go to urgent care with your cough include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks, A persistent cough with a fever, Thick green or yellow phlegm, Fainting or shortness of breath, Night sweats or unusual weight loss. […] If you have the following severe symptoms with your cough, you should skip going to urgent care and head straight to the emergency room: Blood or pink-tinged mucus, Sharp or persistent chest pain, Vomiting and choking, especially for children, Problems with breathing and swallowing. […] You can try several things to ease the discomfort of your coughing. Many over-the-counter medications can reduce the frequency of your cough and provide some relief. […] Home remedies may not be enough to help your cough. You may need medical help. A doctor can prescribe antibiotics or other medications to treat the conditions causing your cough.

• #109

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uf7124

  Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You cough up blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: You cough more deeply or more often, especially if you notice more mucus or a change in the colour of your mucus.

• #110 Coughing: Home Care (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cough-sheet.html

  has a cough that lasts more than a week, gets worse, happens the same time every year, or seems caused by something specific (such as pollen, dust, pets, etc.) […] has a fever that lasts more than a couple of days […] is younger than 3 months old […] is breathing fast or working hard to breathe […] has a blue or pale color in the lips, face, or tongue during or after coughing. […] Follow the doctor’s treatment plan if your child has asthma or allergies. […] Avoid anyone who smokes or has a cold. […] Make sure your kids their vaccines on time as they can prevent some respiratory illnesses. […] Teach kids to sneeze or cough into their elbow, not their hands. […] Wash hands well and often.

• #111 When to Seek Care for Walking Pneumonia and Whooping Cough Symptoms

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-walking-pneumonia-and-whooping-cough-symptoms

  In severe cases, babies and other patients who have a high risk of complications may need to be hospitalized. […] Trouble breathing is the biggest warning sign that requires immediate treatment. […] You should also seek immediate medical care if your child is lethargic or difficult to arouse, or dehydrated. […] Adults with signs of respiratory distress should also seek emergency care at the nearest ER. […] You cant always prevent sickness, but you may lower your risk or limit the spread of respiratory illness by: Consider wearing a mask in public, if you have symptoms, Washing your hands frequently, Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, Following your doctors recommendations for when to send your child back to school. […] In addition, remember to keep your child up-to-date on immunizations, as the pertussis vaccine can protect them from serious complications related to whooping cough.

• #112 Cough: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Conditions

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17755-cough

  A cough is a reflex reaction designed to keep your airways clear. […] A cough helps your body heal and protect itself. […] Treating a cough will depend on what is causing the cough. […] Water can be good for a cough. Drinking it can help ease a cough from throat irritation or dryness. […] Quitting smoking and avoiding other irritants are also ways to relieve a cough. […] You can help prevent coughs caused by infections by getting vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19 and pneumonia. […] In general, call your healthcare provider if you have a cough that will not go away and these symptoms: Wheezing (noise when you breathe out). […] Cough is a symptom of COVID-19. It can also be part of a post-COVID syndrome (or long COVID). […] Coughing helps you get rid of things in your throat and airways that are irritating or making it harder to breathe.

• #113

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Cough

  Most coughs are a normal part of a cold. […] Coughing up mucus is very important. It helps protect the lungs from pneumonia. […] A cough can be a good thing. We don’t want to fully turn off your child’s ability to cough. […] Here is some care advice that should help. […] For vomiting that occurs with hard coughing, give smaller amounts per feeding. […] Also, feed more often. […] Try to get your child to drink lots of fluids. […] If the air in your home is dry, use a humidifier. Reason: dry air makes coughs worse. […] Tobacco smoke makes coughs much worse. […] Allergy medicine can bring an allergic cough under control within 1 hour. […] Viral coughs most often last for 2 to 3 weeks. […] Call your doctor if trouble breathing occurs. […] Call your doctor if wheezing occurs. […] Call your doctor if cough lasts more than 3 weeks.

• #114 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #115 Signs to Visit Urgent Care or the ER for a Cough – OU Health

  https://www.ouhealth.com/blog/2024/january/signs-to-visit-urgent-care-or-the-er-for-a-cough/

  A cough is the body’s way of keeping the airway clear and helping prevent lung infection. […] Some signs that you may need to go to urgent care with your cough include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks, A persistent cough with a fever, Thick green or yellow phlegm, Fainting or shortness of breath, Night sweats or unusual weight loss. […] If you have the following severe symptoms with your cough, you should skip going to urgent care and head straight to the emergency room: Blood or pink-tinged mucus, Sharp or persistent chest pain, Vomiting and choking, especially for children, Problems with breathing and swallowing. […] You can try several things to ease the discomfort of your coughing. Many over-the-counter medications can reduce the frequency of your cough and provide some relief. […] Home remedies may not be enough to help your cough. You may need medical help. A doctor can prescribe antibiotics or other medications to treat the conditions causing your cough.

• #116 Signs to Visit Urgent Care or the ER for a Cough – OU Health

  https://www.ouhealth.com/blog/2024/january/signs-to-visit-urgent-care-or-the-er-for-a-cough/

  A cough is the body’s way of keeping the airway clear and helping prevent lung infection. […] Some signs that you may need to go to urgent care with your cough include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks, A persistent cough with a fever, Thick green or yellow phlegm, Fainting or shortness of breath, Night sweats or unusual weight loss. […] If you have the following severe symptoms with your cough, you should skip going to urgent care and head straight to the emergency room: Blood or pink-tinged mucus, Sharp or persistent chest pain, Vomiting and choking, especially for children, Problems with breathing and swallowing. […] You can try several things to ease the discomfort of your coughing. Many over-the-counter medications can reduce the frequency of your cough and provide some relief. […] Home remedies may not be enough to help your cough. You may need medical help. A doctor can prescribe antibiotics or other medications to treat the conditions causing your cough.

• #117 When to Seek Care for Walking Pneumonia and Whooping Cough Symptoms

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-walking-pneumonia-and-whooping-cough-symptoms

  In severe cases, babies and other patients who have a high risk of complications may need to be hospitalized. […] Trouble breathing is the biggest warning sign that requires immediate treatment. […] You should also seek immediate medical care if your child is lethargic or difficult to arouse, or dehydrated. […] Adults with signs of respiratory distress should also seek emergency care at the nearest ER. […] You cant always prevent sickness, but you may lower your risk or limit the spread of respiratory illness by: Consider wearing a mask in public, if you have symptoms, Washing your hands frequently, Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, Following your doctors recommendations for when to send your child back to school. […] In addition, remember to keep your child up-to-date on immunizations, as the pertussis vaccine can protect them from serious complications related to whooping cough.

• #118 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #119 Cough: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Conditions

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17755-cough

  A cough is a reflex reaction designed to keep your airways clear. […] A cough helps your body heal and protect itself. […] Treating a cough will depend on what is causing the cough. […] Water can be good for a cough. Drinking it can help ease a cough from throat irritation or dryness. […] Quitting smoking and avoiding other irritants are also ways to relieve a cough. […] You can help prevent coughs caused by infections by getting vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19 and pneumonia. […] In general, call your healthcare provider if you have a cough that will not go away and these symptoms: Wheezing (noise when you breathe out). […] Cough is a symptom of COVID-19. It can also be part of a post-COVID syndrome (or long COVID). […] Coughing helps you get rid of things in your throat and airways that are irritating or making it harder to breathe.

• #120 Cough: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Conditions

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17755-cough

  A cough is a reflex reaction designed to keep your airways clear. […] A cough helps your body heal and protect itself. […] Treating a cough will depend on what is causing the cough. […] Water can be good for a cough. Drinking it can help ease a cough from throat irritation or dryness. […] Quitting smoking and avoiding other irritants are also ways to relieve a cough. […] You can help prevent coughs caused by infections by getting vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19 and pneumonia. […] In general, call your healthcare provider if you have a cough that will not go away and these symptoms: Wheezing (noise when you breathe out). […] Cough is a symptom of COVID-19. It can also be part of a post-COVID syndrome (or long COVID). […] Coughing helps you get rid of things in your throat and airways that are irritating or making it harder to breathe.

• #121 When to Seek Care for Walking Pneumonia and Whooping Cough Symptoms

  https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-walking-pneumonia-and-whooping-cough-symptoms

  In severe cases, babies and other patients who have a high risk of complications may need to be hospitalized. […] Trouble breathing is the biggest warning sign that requires immediate treatment. […] You should also seek immediate medical care if your child is lethargic or difficult to arouse, or dehydrated. […] Adults with signs of respiratory distress should also seek emergency care at the nearest ER. […] You cant always prevent sickness, but you may lower your risk or limit the spread of respiratory illness by: Consider wearing a mask in public, if you have symptoms, Washing your hands frequently, Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, Following your doctors recommendations for when to send your child back to school. […] In addition, remember to keep your child up-to-date on immunizations, as the pertussis vaccine can protect them from serious complications related to whooping cough.

• #122 Cover Your Cough Health Care Poster | Flu Resource Center | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/flu-resources/php/resources/cover-your-cough-health-care-poster.html

  Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. […] Clean your Hands after coughing or sneezing. Wash hands with soap and warm water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

• #123 Coughing: Home Care (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cough-sheet.html

  has a cough that lasts more than a week, gets worse, happens the same time every year, or seems caused by something specific (such as pollen, dust, pets, etc.) […] has a fever that lasts more than a couple of days […] is younger than 3 months old […] is breathing fast or working hard to breathe […] has a blue or pale color in the lips, face, or tongue during or after coughing. […] Follow the doctor’s treatment plan if your child has asthma or allergies. […] Avoid anyone who smokes or has a cold. […] Make sure your kids their vaccines on time as they can prevent some respiratory illnesses. […] Teach kids to sneeze or cough into their elbow, not their hands. […] Wash hands well and often.

• #124 Cover Your Cough Health Care Poster | Flu Resource Center | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/flu-resources/php/resources/cover-your-cough-health-care-poster.html

  Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. […] Clean your Hands after coughing or sneezing. Wash hands with soap and warm water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

• #125

  https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=840619&Journal_ID=54016&Issue_ID=840565

  A cough is a healthy reflex that helps keep the airways in the throat and chest free from mucus, dust, and dirt. […] Coughs that don’t go away may be a sign of more worrisome diseases, such as asthma and pneumonia, and even heart problems. […] Teach your child to cough into his elbow or shoulder, rather than coughing into his hand or a tissue (and you should do the same). […] Try these suggestions to reduce the irritation and swelling that trigger coughing. […] Use a saline (saltwater) nasal spray or nose drops, available without a prescription, as often as needed to keep your child’s nasal passages moist and reduce swelling. […] Placing a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer in your child’s room can also keep nasal passages moist. […] Topical rubs containing menthol or eucalyptus may help tame a cough and open up nasal passages.

• #126 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  Do not smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You cough up blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You cough more deeply or more often, especially if you notice more mucus or a change in the color of your mucus. […] You do not get better as expected.

• #127 Cough

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/cough/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050846

  To ease your cough, try these tips: Suck on cough drops or hard candies. They may ease a dry cough and soothe an irritated throat. But don’t give them to a child under age 6 because of the risk of choking. […] Think about taking honey. A teaspoon of honey may help loosen a cough. Don’t give honey to children younger than 1 year old because honey can contain bacteria harmful to babies. […] Keep the air moist. Use a cool mist humidifier or take a steamy shower. […] Drink fluids. Liquid helps thin the mucus in your throat. Warm liquids, such as broth, tea or lemon juice, can soothe your throat. […] Stay away from tobacco smoke. Smoking or breathing secondhand smoke can make your cough worse.

• #128 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  The learner will describe three nursing interventions for cough. […] The nurse can provide the following interventions to provide comfort and assist with recovery: […] Educate on good forceful coughing techniques using the abdominal muscles. […] Encourage the patient to hydrate. […] Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. […] Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. […] Gargle/drink warm liquids to soothe the throat. […] Use PO Peppermints/cough-drops while awake. […] Facilitate warm showers/steam/humidifiers. […] Apply OTC menthol rub to the chest/back. […] Perform chest physiotherapy. […] Encourage sterile saline rinses. […] Provide frequent oral care (every four hours). […] If the patient has any changes in level of consciousness, cyanosis, pallor, hemoptysis, or any other symptoms associated with hypoxia follow local protocol concerning activation of the Rapid Response Team or paging providers.

• #129 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  A cough is your body’s response to something that bothers your throat or airways. […] A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Most coughs stop when the cause, such as a cold, goes away. You can take a few steps at home to cough less and feel better. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Drink lots of water and other fluids. This helps thin the mucus and soothes a dry or sore throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may ease a dry cough. […] Take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. […] Prop up your head on pillows to help you breathe and ease a dry cough. […] Try cough drops or hard candy to soothe a dry or sore throat.

• #130 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #131 Urology & Continence Care Today | May 2025

  https://www.ucc-today.com/journals/issue/launch-edition/article/effects-of-chronic-cough-on-urinary-incontinence-ucct

  A frequent side-effect of chronic coughing is urinary incontinence (UI) mainly stress urinary incontinence. […] Urinary incontinence (UI) has long been associated with respiratory symptoms and, in the main, a chronic cough. […] The main type of UI associated with chronic coughing is stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which is the involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra associated with effort, physical exertion, sneezing or coughing. […] The incidence of UI in females with chronic cough is higher than in males. […] Complications of urinary incontinence can have a severe negative impact on quality of life. […] Thus, UI associated with chronic cough has been demonstrated as a significant clinical problem that professionals should have the knowledge to be able to identify and address.

• #132

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Cough

  Most coughs are a normal part of a cold. […] Coughing up mucus is very important. It helps protect the lungs from pneumonia. […] A cough can be a good thing. We don’t want to fully turn off your child’s ability to cough. […] Here is some care advice that should help. […] For vomiting that occurs with hard coughing, give smaller amounts per feeding. […] Also, feed more often. […] Try to get your child to drink lots of fluids. […] If the air in your home is dry, use a humidifier. Reason: dry air makes coughs worse. […] Tobacco smoke makes coughs much worse. […] Allergy medicine can bring an allergic cough under control within 1 hour. […] Viral coughs most often last for 2 to 3 weeks. […] Call your doctor if trouble breathing occurs. […] Call your doctor if wheezing occurs. […] Call your doctor if cough lasts more than 3 weeks.

• #133 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #134 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #135 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough is a mechanism to clear the airways of mucus and foreign bodies when mucociliary transport is insufficient. When a cough becomes chronic, it can be disruptive, distressing, and physically exhausting. It may impair social relationships and worsen other symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, incontinence, and sleep disturbance or cause rib fractures.

• #136 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #137 Urology & Continence Care Today | May 2025

  https://www.ucc-today.com/journals/issue/launch-edition/article/effects-of-chronic-cough-on-urinary-incontinence-ucct

  A frequent side-effect of chronic coughing is urinary incontinence (UI) mainly stress urinary incontinence. […] Urinary incontinence (UI) has long been associated with respiratory symptoms and, in the main, a chronic cough. […] The main type of UI associated with chronic coughing is stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which is the involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra associated with effort, physical exertion, sneezing or coughing. […] The incidence of UI in females with chronic cough is higher than in males. […] Complications of urinary incontinence can have a severe negative impact on quality of life. […] Thus, UI associated with chronic cough has been demonstrated as a significant clinical problem that professionals should have the knowledge to be able to identify and address.

• #138 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #139 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough is a mechanism to clear the airways of mucus and foreign bodies when mucociliary transport is insufficient. When a cough becomes chronic, it can be disruptive, distressing, and physically exhausting. It may impair social relationships and worsen other symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, incontinence, and sleep disturbance or cause rib fractures.

• #140 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #141 Chronic Cough: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/1101/p575.html

  Although chronic cough in adults (cough lasting longer than eight weeks) can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. […] Patients with refractory chronic cough may warrant referral to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and/or speech therapy. […] In children, cough is considered chronic if present for more than four weeks. […] Evaluation should focus initially on these etiologies, with targeted treatment and monitoring for resolution. […] When persistent and excessive, cough can seriously impair quality of life and lead to vomiting, muscle pain, rib fractures, urinary incontinence, tiredness, syncope, and depression.

• #142 Palliative care: Overview of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis in adults – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/palliative-care-overview-of-cough-stridor-and-hemoptysis-in-adults/print

  The symptoms of cough, stridor, and hemoptysis are common in palliative care patients with advanced life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These respiratory symptoms may be frightening to patients, families, and caregivers. […] Palliative management focuses on symptom relief; this may occur alongside therapies to treat or reverse the underlying cause(s). Palliative management also includes the amelioration of the psychosocial and spiritual impacts of these potentially life-threatening symptoms, utilizing a team approach. […] Cough is a mechanism to clear the airways of mucus and foreign bodies when mucociliary transport is insufficient. When a cough becomes chronic, it can be disruptive, distressing, and physically exhausting. It may impair social relationships and worsen other symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, incontinence, and sleep disturbance or cause rib fractures.

• #143 Urology & Continence Care Today | May 2025

  https://www.ucc-today.com/journals/issue/launch-edition/article/effects-of-chronic-cough-on-urinary-incontinence-ucct

  One of the best ways to improve SUI is the instruction of pelvic floor exercises and pelvic floor rehabilitation. […] The study indicated that the initiation of pelvic floor exercises did improve SUI outcomes for this group of individuals and should be promoted as a treatment. […] Many individuals suffer with UI due to a chronic cough. […] Individuals who are at risk, or already suffer with UI due to their condition, should be identified and treated. […] If they already have SUI, referral to an appropriate professional for pelvic floor instruction should be considered.

• #144 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #145 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/pertussis-whooping-cough/

  Goals are met as evidenced by: Patient maintained clear, open airways as evidenced by normal breath sounds, normal rate and depth of respirations, and ability to effectively cough up secretions after treatments and deep breaths. […] Documentation in a patient with pertussis include: Individual findings, including factors affecting, interactions, nature of social exchanges, specifics of individual behavior.

• #146 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/pertussis-whooping-cough/

  Pertussis Nursing Care Management […] Nursing management of a patient with pertussis include the following: […] Continuous assessment is necessary in order to know possible problems that may have led to concerns that may occur during nursing care. […] Maintaining patent airway is always the first priority. […] Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnosis are: Ineffective airway clearance related to copious and tenacious bronchial secretions. […] The major nursing care planning goals for pertussis: Patient will maintain clear, open airways as evidence by normal breath sounds, normal rate and depth of respirations, and ability to effectively cough up secretions after treatments and deep breaths. […] The nursing interventions for a patient with pertussis include: Educate about coughing and breathing. Teach the patient the proper ways of coughing and breathing.

• #147 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/pertussis-whooping-cough/

  Goals are met as evidenced by: Patient maintained clear, open airways as evidenced by normal breath sounds, normal rate and depth of respirations, and ability to effectively cough up secretions after treatments and deep breaths. […] Documentation in a patient with pertussis include: Individual findings, including factors affecting, interactions, nature of social exchanges, specifics of individual behavior.

• #148 Cough: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.cough-care-instructions.uf7124

  Do not smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You cough up blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You cough more deeply or more often, especially if you notice more mucus or a change in the color of your mucus. […] You do not get better as expected.

• #149

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uf7124

  Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You cough up blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: You cough more deeply or more often, especially if you notice more mucus or a change in the colour of your mucus.

• #150 Ineffective Airway Clearance Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether

  https://www.nursetogether.com/ineffective-airway-clearance-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/

  Ineffective airway clearance is the inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract. This can be detrimental to breathing and create complications. Nurses understand the most important aspects of care include maintaining the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Nurses must be vigilant in assessing for airway obstruction and implementing interventions to prevent worsening secretions. […] Patient will maintain a patent airway as evidenced by clear breath sounds, oxygen saturation within normal limits, and the ability to cough to clear secretions. […] Patient/caregiver will demonstrate techniques to effectively clear secretions. […] Assessing the patients gag reflex and ability to cough and swallow will determine their ability to protect their airway and guide further interventions.

• #151 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Cough is a protective reflex that helps clear the airways of secretions, foreign particles, and irritants. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying types of cough and associated symptoms and implementing appropriate interventions to manage cough effectively while preventing complications. […] Cough can be triggered by various factors affecting respiratory function: Airway inflammation or irritation, Respiratory tract infections (viral, bacterial), Chronic conditions: Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Environmental factors: Allergens, Pollutants, Smoke exposure, Medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors), Postnasal drip, Psychological factors (habit cough). […] The patient will demonstrate effective cough suppression techniques. The patient will maintain clear airways. The patient will show improved sleep patterns. The patient will maintain adequate hydration. The patient will report decreased frequency and severity of cough. The patient will demonstrate proper sputum clearance techniques. The patient will avoid complications.

• #152 Cough Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan – NurseStudy.Net

  https://nursestudy.net/cough-nursing-diagnosis/

  Cough is a protective reflex that helps clear the airways of secretions, foreign particles, and irritants. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying types of cough and associated symptoms and implementing appropriate interventions to manage cough effectively while preventing complications. […] Cough can be triggered by various factors affecting respiratory function: Airway inflammation or irritation, Respiratory tract infections (viral, bacterial), Chronic conditions: Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Environmental factors: Allergens, Pollutants, Smoke exposure, Medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors), Postnasal drip, Psychological factors (habit cough). […] The patient will demonstrate effective cough suppression techniques. The patient will maintain clear airways. The patient will show improved sleep patterns. The patient will maintain adequate hydration. The patient will report decreased frequency and severity of cough. The patient will demonstrate proper sputum clearance techniques. The patient will avoid complications.

• #153 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/pertussis-whooping-cough/

  Goals are met as evidenced by: Patient maintained clear, open airways as evidenced by normal breath sounds, normal rate and depth of respirations, and ability to effectively cough up secretions after treatments and deep breaths. […] Documentation in a patient with pertussis include: Individual findings, including factors affecting, interactions, nature of social exchanges, specifics of individual behavior.

• #154 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Utilize this comprehensive nursing care plan and nursing diagnosis guide to provide effective care for patients experiencing ineffective airway clearance and cough. Gain knowledge on the essential nursing assessment techniques, evidence-based nursing interventions, measurable goals, and appropriate nursing diagnosis to promote patent airways and manage coughing. […] Nurses play a crucial role in teaching clients and their families about airway clearance interventions to maintain a patent airway, improve breathing comfort, enhance ventilation and oxygenation, and prevent associated risks. […] Effective airway clearance and management of ineffective coughing are essential aspects of nursing care for clients with respiratory conditions. Maintaining a patent airway and promoting efficient coughing mechanisms are crucial for oxygenation and the prevention of complications such as pneumonia and respiratory distress.

• #155 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

• #156 Cough (Nursing) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568776/

  Patients with cough are often worse at night. If a patient is unable to sleep due to excessive coughing or is vomiting due to cough it is appropriate to contact the provider for as needed orders. […] The nursing team will monitor Vital Signs per local protocol to include the pulse oximetry and hydration status by checking skin turgor. […] A thorough history is vital when trying to establish the cause of a cough; when the cough is prolonged and associated with other symptoms, a referral to a pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon is recommended.

• #157 Cough – Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/lung-center/diseases-and-conditions/cough

  Physicians and surgeons who provide cough services at the Brigham and Womens Hospital (BWH) Lung Center provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing a cough. […] Our specialists will provide you with a tailored treatment plan for your cough based on its cause and your medical history. […] A multidisciplinary team will work with you every step of the way, from diagnosis through evaluation, to create a cohesive and comprehensive treatment plan. […] After surgery, you will recover in our designated thoracic post-surgical care unit where you will receive comprehensive care by an experienced surgical and nursing staff. […] Chronic cough patients benefit from the wide range of specialists at The Lung Center, including thoracic surgeons, oncologists, pulmonologists and clinicians from the Voice Program. […] Any recommended surgery or procedure will be performed by an experienced, board-certified surgeon, in collaboration with the treatment team including nurses and physician assistants, all of whom specialize in taking care of patients with name of the disease or condition.

• #158 Ineffective Airway Clearance & Coughing Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/ineffective-airway-clearance/

  Utilize this comprehensive nursing care plan and nursing diagnosis guide to provide effective care for patients experiencing ineffective airway clearance and cough. Gain knowledge on the essential nursing assessment techniques, evidence-based nursing interventions, measurable goals, and appropriate nursing diagnosis to promote patent airways and manage coughing. […] Nurses play a crucial role in teaching clients and their families about airway clearance interventions to maintain a patent airway, improve breathing comfort, enhance ventilation and oxygenation, and prevent associated risks. […] Effective airway clearance and management of ineffective coughing are essential aspects of nursing care for clients with respiratory conditions. Maintaining a patent airway and promoting efficient coughing mechanisms are crucial for oxygenation and the prevention of complications such as pneumonia and respiratory distress.

• #159 Nursing Care Plan for Cough: Essential Guide for Quick Recovery!

  https://healthokglobal.com/nursing-care-plan-for-cough

  Developing an effective nursing care plan for patients with a cough involves thorough assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. […] This comprehensive guide provides essential information on creating and implementing a nursing care plan for cough, ensuring patient recovery and comfort. […] The first step in creating a nursing care plan for cough is a comprehensive assessment. […] Based on the assessment, the following nursing diagnoses may be identified for a patient with a cough: […] Nursing interventions for managing a cough focus on relieving symptoms, addressing the underlying cause, and preventing complications. […] Regular evaluation and monitoring are essential to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan and make necessary adjustments. […] Implementing preventive measures can help reduce the risk of developing a cough and associated respiratory conditions. […] By addressing the underlying cause of the cough and providing appropriate interventions, nurses can help alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote patient recovery.

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