By definition, acute cough is one lasting <3 weeks, sub-acute cough lasts 3-8 weeks, and chronic cough lasts >8 weeks [8]. Most acute coughs raise minimal concerns among health practitioners as they are generally caused by URTIs, usually have a short duration, and are self-limited.
Healing is a complicated procedure after tooth extraction. It may take from 3 to 5 weeks in normal person but it will take longer in diabetic patient, presence of infection after extraction, malnutrition, complicated surgical extraction, and smoking. Complete healing with bone deposition and remodeling will take from 3 to 6 months.
In general, the cleaner you keep your extraction site the quicker it will heal. 1  Beginning 24 hours after having your tooth pulled, you can gently rinse the area after meals, snacks and before bed (on average, 4 to 5 times daily). 2  Don't be too vigorous.