Insect bites and stings can really take the fun out of summer. Between pain, swelling, itching, and redness, it is no wonder that there is a plethora of strategies to avoid them and solutions to relieve pesky symptoms.
Coughing is a natural defense reflex. Receptors located in the mucosa of the trachea and bronchi react to the slightest irritation and trigger contractions of the respiratory muscles (diaphragm, intercostal muscles, etc.).
