What causes coughing that leads to lung pain?
May 16, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingli
Introduction
Coughing that causes lung pain may be due to severe coughing, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, pleurisy, spontaneous pneumothorax, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment after identifying the underlying cause. Usually, allergies or inhalation of foreign substances can lead to severe coughing, which may overstretch lung tissues and result in lung pain, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms. It is advisable to drink plenty of warm water to help relieve symptoms and promote metabolism.
Generally, cough-induced lung pain may be caused by severe coughing, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, pleurisy, spontaneous pneumothorax, and other conditions. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Severe Coughing
This is usually triggered by allergies or inhalation of foreign substances, which may lead to intense coughing. Excessive pulling on lung tissues can result in lung pain and difficulty breathing. It is advised to drink plenty of warm water to help relieve symptoms and promote metabolism.
2. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Typically caused by viral infections, when the infection spreads to the lower respiratory tract, it may cause coughing and lung pain. Other symptoms may include fatigue and headache. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as amoxicillin capsules, levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, or roxithromycin soft capsules may be used for treatment.
3. Pneumonia
Most often caused by bacterial or viral infections, pneumonia can lead to swelling and congestion of lung tissue, stimulating the airways and resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Additional symptoms may include chills and difficulty breathing. Treatment under medical supervision may include ribavirin granules, ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, or thymopeptide enteric-coated tablets.
4. Pleurisy
Usually caused by autoimmune abnormalities, pleurisy may irritate the pleura, leading to cough-related lung pain, along with chest pain and fever. Medications such as penicillin V potassium tablets, aspirin tablets, or cefuroxime axetil granules may be used as directed by a physician.
5. Spontaneous Pneumothorax
This typically occurs when lung tissue ruptures spontaneously, allowing air to enter the pleural cavity. This can compress the lung, causing pain and stimulating the airways, resulting in cough-associated lung pain. Symptoms may also include sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Medical procedures such as thoracentesis for air evacuation or closed thoracic drainage may be performed under a doctor’s guidance.
Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is important, such as going to bed early and waking up early, trying to sleep before 11 p.m. each night, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring sufficient sleep.
