What causes coughing?

What causes coughing?

Your throat is a very sensitive part of the body. The lining of your throat can sense touch, temperature, taste and position. You can sense these things even while you are breathing and eating. Your throat is responsible for getting food and air into the right tubes, making sure you don’t choke. The main job of your throat is keeping your airway safe and clear so you can breathe. A cough can be either voluntary or automatic.

Coughing is one method our bodies use to keep us healthy, but a cough that lasts a long time can affect your life in many ways. Coughing can keep you up at night and make your days miserable from muscle pain and being tired. It’s important to find out why your cough won’t go away.