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Caring For Coughs

Question 20

Which symptom should be assessed by your doctor but may be less urgent?

A.Cough with green phlegm for one day

B.Cough lasting more than 4 weeks without improvement

C.Mild headache

D.Sleepiness at night

Question 1

What is the main purpose of coughing?

A.To spread infection

B.To keep the airways clear

C.To cause pain

D.To help you sleep

Question 2

Which of the following commonly causes a tickly cough?

A.Lack of exercise

B.Viral infections like colds and flu

C.Too much sleep

D.High protein diet

Question 3

How long can a normal cough, including bronchitis, usually take to clear?

A.Less than a week

B.1-2 weeks

C.3-4 weeks

D.More than 2 months

Question 4

Do antibiotics usually help people with acute coughs, including bronchitis?

A.Yes, they always help

B.Yes, if taken early

C.No, they usually do not help

D.Only if the cough is tickly

Question 5

What is the main risk of overusing antibiotics?

A.Increased energy levels

B.Developing resistance in bacteria

C.Better immune response

D.Shorter illnesses

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a possible side effect of taking antibiotics?

A.Diarrhoea

B.Feeling sick

C.Increased strength

D.Rashes

Question 7

What should you do before taking antibiotics?

A.Take them whenever you want

B.Only use those left from previous illnesses

C.Always seek your doctor's advice

D.Share them with family members

Question 8

What does your immune system need to work properly during a chest infection?

A.Plenty of fluids, rest, healthy food, and less stress

B.Only antibiotics

C.No sleep

D.Just vitamins

Question 9

Which natural supplement has shown some evidence to help fight infection?

A.Echinacea

B.Soda

C.Caffeine

D.Salt

Question 10

What should you avoid if you have a cough?

A.Smoking and smoky atmospheres

B.Drinking water

C.Eating fruit

D.Resting

Question 11

Which ingredient is commonly found in cough suppressants for dry or tickly coughs?

A.Guafenesin

B.Paracetamol

C.Dextromethorphan

D.Vitamin C

Question 12

What is the purpose of expectorant cough medicines?

A.Suppress the urge to cough

B.Make phlegm easier to cough up

C.Increase sleepiness

D.Reduce fever

Question 13

What can you take to help with chest pain, sore throat, headache, or fever caused by a cough?

A.Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen

B.Antibiotics only

C.Antacids

D.Vitamin D

Question 14

If you are asthmatic or have had stomach ulcers, which medication should you avoid?

A.Vitamin C

B.Guafenesin

C.Ibuprofen

D.Paracetamol

Question 15

Which symptom may indicate a more serious illness requiring urgent medical attention?

A.A mild sore throat

B.Slight cough

C.Severe pain in the chest with breathing difficulty

D.Mild fever for one day

Question 16

Which group should seek help for a cough more quickly than others?

A.Teenagers

B.People over 65 or with chronic health issues

C.People who exercise daily

D.Vegetarians

Question 17

What should you do if you have a high temperature (38.5ºC or higher) lasting at least 4 days?

A.Wait until it goes down on its own

B.Take extra vitamins

C.Seek help at once

D.Drink only water

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE about green or yellow phlegm during a cough?

A.Always a sign of bacterial infection

B.Evidence of the body’s normal reaction to airway inflammation

C.Must be treated with antibiotics immediately

D.Indicates lung cancer

Question 19

Is there a risk of choking while asleep from a chesty cough?

A.Yes, it happens commonly

B.Only in elderly people

C.No, the body automatically makes you cough if needed

D.If you take cough syrup before sleep