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You know how the saying goes: "prevention is better than cure"! So, if you want to keep coughs at bay, take the following advice:

1. Don’t stand close to someone who is smoking.  Besides avoiding lots of respiratory diseases and improving your health, you’ll save yourself from having to put up with the nuisance of a cough.

2. If you suffer from hay fever, don’t let springtime catch you out and about.  On those difficult days it’s best to stay indoors a bit more and keep the windows shut tight.

3.  If you suffer from year-round allergies, it’s a good idea to cover your pillow and mattress with anti-dust mite sheets.

4. If you know you’re allergic to an animal or pets, keep your distance, no matter how much you like them.