Cough and Sore throat:..?????
Try these at home....
1.Gargle with salt dissolved in warm water. The salt in the water can help drain excess fluid from inflamed areas in the throat reducing the symptoms.
2.Tea or warm lemon water mixed with honey has been proven to be an effective cough suppressant.
3.Throat Lozenges:The irritation caused by constant coughing can also be overcome by using throat lozenges.
4.Use Vaporubs: Exact reason how vaporubs work remains a mystery, the ingredients such as menthol, camphor and eucalyptus may have a role in relieving congestion.
5.Traditional remedy: Heat a glass of milk, mix in half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and drink warm to find relief from cough.
6.Ginger tea:Ginger in combination with tulsi is also an effective remedy for cough.
7.Make a decoction by boiling a few corns of pepper with water for about 20 minutes; mix in a little cumin and jaggery and drink.
8.Drink water, drink warm soups..
9.AVOID COLD DRINKS AND SWEETS....
The above mentioned home remedies for cough can give you relief from the various symptoms of cough without the nasty side-effects accompanied by pills and cough syrups.
However if there is continuous coughing for more than two weeks or if there is fever then you must immediately see a doctor.
Try these at home....
1.Gargle with salt dissolved in warm water. The salt in the water can help drain excess fluid from inflamed areas in the throat reducing the symptoms.
2.Tea or warm lemon water mixed with honey has been proven to be an effective cough suppressant.
3.Throat Lozenges:The irritation caused by constant coughing can also be overcome by using throat lozenges.
4.Use Vaporubs: Exact reason how vaporubs work remains a mystery, the ingredients such as menthol, camphor and eucalyptus may have a role in relieving congestion.
5.Traditional remedy: Heat a glass of milk, mix in half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and drink warm to find relief from cough.
6.Ginger tea:Ginger in combination with tulsi is also an effective remedy for cough.
7.Make a decoction by boiling a few corns of pepper with water for about 20 minutes; mix in a little cumin and jaggery and drink.
8.Drink water, drink warm soups..
9.AVOID COLD DRINKS AND SWEETS....
The above mentioned home remedies for cough can give you relief from the various symptoms of cough without the nasty side-effects accompanied by pills and cough syrups.
However if there is continuous coughing for more than two weeks or if there is fever then you must immediately see a doctor.
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