Coughing is the body's natural response to expel and cleanse foreign substances or irritants from the throat or respiratory tract. In general, cough is divided into two types, namely cough with phlegm and no phlegm. Usually coughing only occurs occasionally and does not last long. Although some coughs can heal on their own, they should not be underestimated. Coughing needs to be addressed appropriately, so as not to interfere with activity and not develop into conditions that will affect overall body health, such as decreased appetite, weakness, headaches, insomnia, to wounds in the throat. Cough Causes and Risk Factors Coughing generally occurs due to interference with the respiratory tract, which is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Inflammation and infections of the respiratory tract, such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, and tuberculosis, are often characterized by symptoms of cough. In addition, coughing can be caused by irritation of the respiratory tract