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.
Cough causes and tips. Your respiratory system works continuously to defend itself against irritation and infection. Layers of mucus (phlegm) lining your nose and airways trap particles such as pollen or dust, and infectious organisms that you breathe in. In response to the irritation or infection, your body steps up production of mucus. Coughing is a protective reflex that occurs when an irritant stimulates one of several cough receptors in your airways. The receptor sends a message to your brain, signaling your body to cough.