Thousands in Kerala are affected by a severe post-viral cough lasting weeks. Learn the causes, symptoms such as hoarseness and shortness of breath, and home care tips. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/health/kerala-post-viral-cough-outbreak-health-cough-persistent-hgygyffn?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PostViralCough #KeralaHealth #RespiratoryIllness #HealthAlert

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Let’s Shift pERspectives on post-viral cough
😮‍💨can last weeks and worse at night
😮‍💨cough meds don’t work well
😮‍💨treat with hydration, humidifier, honey (age >1), nasal saline
😮‍💨come in if worsening, new fever, coughing blood, trouble breathing, choking, noisy breathing, worried

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