Cough

Question 1

What is Whooping cough and what is it caused by

Answer 1

It is a long and intense coughing spell, causing many coughs in a row. It can result in shortness of breath meaning the patient has to do a high pitched whoop at the end

it is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis

Question 2

What is croup cough and what is it caused by

Answer 2

A croup cough is characterized by a harsh, barking sound that resembles a seal’s bark. This sound is most noticeable when the child coughs and can be quite alarming. It is caused by viral infection

Question 3

what is a wet cough

Answer 3

Any cough that sounds moist, crackling or gurgling due to mucus in the airways

Question 4

what is a dry cough

Answer 4

does not sound wet or produce any sputum, often a result of asthma or smoking.

Question 5

whats the difference between a wet and productive cough

Answer 5

a productive cough produces sputum regardless of the sound so it could be wet, but it also couldnt