Cough Clearance - Techniques & Etiquettes

Technique to cough correctly

• Coughing Technique

• Sit on a chair with feet on the floor.

• Take a slow, deep breath through your nose.

• Hold for 2 counts.

• Lean forward slightly

• Cough twice—2 short coughs.

• Relax for a few seconds .

• Repeat the steps as needed.

Technique to Huffing correctly

• Sit on a chair with feet on the floor

• Take a slow, deep breath through your nose.

• Hold for 2 counts

• To breathe out, open your mouth & make a “huff” sound in your throat (The same way you might breathe to clean a pair of eyeglasses)

• Huff 2 to 3 times as you breathe out

• Relax for a few seconds

Coughing etiquettes

• Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, throw the tissue immediately into the thrash can

• Resort to coughing into your elbow if no tissue ; never into open air

• Always turn your face away from people around you when coughing or sneezing

• Wash your hands often and with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after you cough or sneeze.

• Don’t touch your mouth, nose or eyes or surfaces with unwashed hands.

• Refrain from shaking hands, kissing or hugging.

• If you’re sick, steer clear of others, especially those who are considered high-risk.

SUMMARY

• Coughing & huffing correctly helps clear secretions better

• Follow the correct etiquette to prevent spread of infections to others