Cough

The symptoms of typhoid fever usually develop 1 or 2 weeks after a person becomes infected with the Salmonella typhi bacteria. With treatment, the symptoms of typhoid fever should quickly improve within 3 to 5 days. Typhoid fever often worsens over a few weeks if untreated, and there is a high likelihood that it may lead to potentially fatal complications.

One of the first indications of typhoid fever is a cough. Within 3 to 4 weeks, a cough will typically go away on its own.

When you have a cough, you typically don't need to visit the doctor. Instead, if your temperature is high or you don't feel well enough to carry out your usual activities, you should get enough rest, drink a lot of fluids, try to stay at home, and avoid interaction with other people. To relieve any pain, you might also try using ibuprofen or paracetamol, as well as hot lemon and honey (not suitable for babies under 1 year old). However, there is little proof that they are effective. Cough suppressants and hot lemon and honey are comparable in effectiveness.