Öksürür

Öksürür is the verb "to cough" in Turkish. It describes the involuntary, sudden, and often repetitive expulsion of air from the lungs. This action is typically a reflex mechanism designed to clear the airways of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles.

Coughing can be triggered by a variety of factors. Common causes include infections of the respiratory tract such as colds, influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Allergies, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are also frequent culprits. Environmental irritants like smoke, dust, and pollution can provoke a cough. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can also lead to a chronic cough.

The sound of a cough can vary, from a dry, hacking sound to a wet, productive cough that brings up phlegm. The duration of a cough can also differ; acute coughs typically last for less than three weeks, while chronic coughs persist for eight weeks or longer in adults and four weeks or longer in children.

While coughing is a natural bodily function, a persistent or severe cough may indicate an underlying medical condition that requires professional attention. Medical diagnosis often involves listening to the cough, asking about associated symptoms, and potentially conducting further tests like chest X-rays or lung function tests. Treatment strategies depend entirely on the identified cause.