Note: To prevent the growth of bacteria, cook all meat immediately after thawing. *Quick defrosting works best with small-to medium-size pieces of meat, such as chicken parts, steaks, and chops. Larger items should be thawed in the refrigerator over the course of a day or so.
Harmless, primary cough headaches are believed to be caused by increased pressure in the head that comes from coughing and other types of strain. This pressure increase is called the Valsalvaâs maneuver, which is sometimes done deliberately by closing the mouth, pinching the nose and breathing out.
There are many reasons why a cough may not improve, and that can be frustrating for people and their doctors alike. The most common cause of chronic cough is predictable. It's the aftermath of a cold or other viral infection, says Norman H. Edelman, MD, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association.