{"id":9673,"date":"2022-03-25T06:41:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:41:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:54","slug":"what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes a choking gagging cough?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#What_causes_a_choking_gagging_cough\" title=\"What causes a choking gagging cough?\">What causes a choking gagging cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#How_do_you_stop_a_choking_cough\" title=\"How do you stop a choking cough?\">How do you stop a choking cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#What_type_of_cough_do_you_have_with_Covid\" title=\"What type of cough do you have with Covid?\">What type of cough do you have with Covid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#Is_it_normal_to_gag_cough\" title=\"Is it normal to gag cough?\">Is it normal to gag cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#Why_do_I_choke_and_gag_when_I_cough\" title=\"Why do I choke and gag when I cough?\">Why do I choke and gag when I cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_dry_gagging_cough\" title=\"How do you get rid of a dry gagging cough?\">How do you get rid of a dry gagging cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#What_causes_a_choking_cough\" title=\"What causes a choking cough?\">What causes a choking cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#What_stops_coughing_instantly\" title=\"What stops coughing instantly?\">What stops coughing instantly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#How_do_you_help_Covid_coughing_fits\" title=\"How do you help Covid coughing fits?\">How do you help Covid coughing fits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#Why_cant_I_stop_coughing_after_choking\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t I stop coughing after choking?\">Why can&#8217;t I stop coughing after choking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#How_soon_before_symptoms_start_can_someone_infected_with_COVID-19_be_contagious\" title=\"How soon before symptoms start can someone infected with COVID-19 be contagious?\">How soon before symptoms start can someone infected with COVID-19 be contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#What_is_COVID_tongue\" title=\"What is COVID tongue?\">What is COVID tongue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#Can_you_be_infected_with_COVID-19_twice\" title=\"Can you be infected with COVID-19 twice?\">Can you be infected with COVID-19 twice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-a-choking-gagging-cough\/#How_long_can_symptoms_from_COVID-19_last\" title=\"How long can symptoms from COVID-19 last?\">How long can symptoms from COVID-19 last?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_choking_gagging_cough\"><\/span>What causes a choking gagging cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These symptoms and signs occur with a wide variety of medical conditions. A viral infection causes the common cold, and most people recover on their own. <b>Bronchitis with increased mucus production in the airways can lead to intense coughing with associated gagging.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_choking_cough\"><\/span>How do you stop a choking cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to stop coughing<\/b><\/p>\n<li>drinking plenty of water.<\/li>\n<li>sipping hot water with honey.<\/li>\n<li>taking over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines.<\/li>\n<li>taking a steamy shower.<\/li>\n<li>using a humidifier in the home.<\/li>\n<p>21 Apr 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cough_do_you_have_with_Covid\"><\/span>What type of cough do you have with Covid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people with COVID-19 have a <b>dry cough they can feel in their chest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_gag_cough\"><\/span>Is it normal to gag cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The sensations of gagging and throat tightness can accompany many conditions that cause a severe cough. Severe allergic reactions may also produce a sensation gagging or difficulty breathing, and this can be a medical emergency.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_choke_and_gag_when_I_cough\"><\/span>Why do I choke and gag when I cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>acute bronchitis: This type of infection causes a cough that may produce large amounts of mucus, which can create gagging and vomiting. A dry, wheezing cough that is intense enough to trigger vomiting may continue to linger for weeks after the infection has dissipated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_dry_gagging_cough\"><\/span>How do you get rid of a dry gagging cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dry coughs can be treated at home with <b>OTC medications like cough suppressants and throat lozenges. There are also several home remedies that help promote healing, such as adding moisture to the air with a humidifier, gargling with salt water, and drinking plenty of fluids.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_choking_cough\"><\/span>What causes a choking cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choking. A person may cough <b>if they have a partially blocked airway, and the body tries to get rid of the object. Likewise, a person who eats something large or something that irritates their throat may cough. It is advisable to call a doctor if coughing persists after a choking episode.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stops_coughing_instantly\"><\/span>What stops coughing instantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sip a Warm Beverage<\/b> The warmth of a drink like tea or lemon water can soothe a throat that feels raw or sore from coughing. Warm fluids also help to loosen mucus, making it easier to cough it up. If you add a few drops of honey, you have a natural cough suppressant (for more on that, see below).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_Covid_coughing_fits\"><\/span>How do you help Covid coughing fits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How can I control my cough?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Close your mouth and swallow.<\/li>\n<li>Gently breathe in and out through your nose, until the urge to cough goes away.<\/li>\n<li>Sip drinks regularly (hot or cold).<\/li>\n<li>Suck boiled sweets or lozenges.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_stop_coughing_after_choking\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I stop coughing after choking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still coughing two to four hours after aspiration or if blood appears, call a doctor. Watch for fever, chills, and\/or a cough that produces discolored mucus or sharp stabbing chest pain. Over 24 hours following aspiration, <b>respiratory infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia may complicate the process, Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soon_before_symptoms_start_can_someone_infected_with_COVID-19_be_contagious\"><\/span>How soon before symptoms start can someone infected with COVID-19 be contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People who have COVID-19 can infect others from around 2 days before symptoms start, and for up to 10 days after. They can pass the infection to others, even if they have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, which is why they must stay at home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_COVID_tongue\"><\/span>What is COVID tongue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the COVID symptoms on the tongue? COVID is known to hit your oral health too. Many patients infected with it have complained of bumps, swellings on the tongue, many also reported mouth ulcers. Such symptoms can cause discomfort while eating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_be_infected_with_COVID-19_twice\"><\/span>Can you be infected with COVID-19 twice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it is possible to get Covid-19 more than once. When someone catches coronavirus, their immune system will generate a response that helps them to fight off the virus if they are exposed to it again. But it&#8217;s not clear how long this immune response lasts, and it&#8217;s likely to vary between people.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_symptoms_from_COVID-19_last\"><\/span>How long can symptoms from COVID-19 last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do COVID symptoms last? Those with a mild case of COVID-19 usually recover in one to two weeks. For severe cases, recovery can take six weeks or more, and for some, there may be lasting symptoms with or without damage to the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes a choking gagging cough?How do you stop a choking cough?What type of cough do you have with Covid?Is it normal to gag cough?Why do I choke and gag when I cough?How do you get rid of a dry gagging cough?What causes a choking cough?What stops coughing instantly?How do you help&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9673"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9673\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}