Question 1

my 11th month old has a cough and i am freaking out cause of that virus going on is there anyway to know if it's gonna turn into that ?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: I think you're referring to Enterovirus 68 that has been unusual active recently. Specific tests for E-68 aren't available in most clinical labs..  While E-68 usually runs a course similar to the common cold, it can cause serious respiratory distress, especially in kids with asthma.  Don't freak out but do get prompt care if your child has difficulty breathing, as opposed to just having a cough.

Question 2

how to distinguish virus cough from cold?

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Spelling: Dictionary definitions. A cough is a noun and is the name for a symptom for the rapid expulsion of air and mucus from the lungs. There are many possible reasons that one can have a cough. One of them is an infection with any of a number of viruses. We have no meds to cure viral infections, just symptomatic relief. The old standby Jewish penicillin, chicken soup, works as well as any antibiotic 4 c

Question 3

have had bronchitis virus for a week. frequent cough. am i ok going places and eating out. for instance?

Accepted Answer

Infection control: So you have a bad viral cough.  With one week of symptoms, I agree with your assessment. You should see symptoms diminishing incrementally every day from here on.  After one week, if you have no fever, and symptoms are not getting worse, you are probably past the greatest period of viral shedding.  So go live your life, wash hands frequently, and cover your cough.  If you get worse, see your doc!

Question 4

can a virus cause me to itch. i also have a bad cough ?

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Yes: A virus can give you these symptoms. If they persist or worsen you might make an appointment with a health care provider for evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

are the virus of cold and cough are the same and what you should avoid to eat during cough?

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Virus: Typically viruses are spread from respiratory contact or oral to hand then hand to hand contact. This is why you are advised to cough on your sleeve as opposed into your hand. So you can eat with a cough, it is just you should not share your food or drink with someone when you are sick.

Question 6

how do you know when a virus is leaving your body? do you develop a cough or have any cold like symptoms?

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When a viral: Infection is resolving - generally, you will start to feel better.

Question 7

i always get croup cough a week before i get a virus  or cold! it's like my own personal alarm! why is this???

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: in most cases it is undiagnosed asthma or reactive airway disease. You may want to see a pediatric allergist or pulmonary specialist

Question 8

when a dry, tickle cough lingers and lingers after other viral symptoms get better... does this mean the virus is still in your system?

Accepted Answer

No: Could be due to heartburn, allergies or air pollution, humidity. These are items in the environment and not just a virus. Heartburn is a structural change in the stomach, esophagus. See a Doctor if it continues to bother you.

Question 9

hello,
i would like assistance with managing a ongoing cough that may or may not be linked to corona virus. a colleague stated their possible exposure to someone who tested positive. the cough started more than a week ago.

Accepted Answer

Cough/fever?: Please stay at home and avoid contact with others for one more day at least. If there is a fever, remain at home for at least three days after the fever is gone. At this point, if you are otherwise healthy, cover your cough, monitor your temperature and please stay home.
Watch for signs of secondary infection, including fever, worsening cough and shortness of breath.

Question 10

do you normally get cough when you have the sars-cov-2 virus?

Accepted Answer

Not always...: Some studies have shown that cough occurs in around 68% of symptomatic patients with COVID-19. However, there is a great part of asymptomatic patients that can spread the infection. Having cough or not, is not enough for establish or discard a diagnosis and medical advice must be seek if a contagion is suspected.

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My 11th month old has a cough and i am freaking out cause of that virus going on is there anyway to know if it's gonna turn into that ?

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How to distinguish virus cough from cold?

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Have had bronchitis virus for a week. frequent cough. am i ok going places and eating out. for instance?

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Can a virus cause me to itch. i also have a bad cough ?

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Are the virus of cold and cough are the same and what you should avoid to eat during cough?

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How do you know when a virus is leaving your body? do you develop a cough or have any cold like symptoms?

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I always get croup cough a week before i get a virus or cold! it's like my own personal alarm! why is this???

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When a dry, tickle cough lingers and lingers after other viral symptoms get better... does this mean the virus is still in your system?

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Hello, i would like assistance with managing a ongoing cough that may or may not be linked to corona virus. a colleague stated their possible exposure to someone who tested positive. the cough started more than a week ago.

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Do you normally get cough when you have the sars-cov-2 virus?

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