Some Brilliantly Effective Remedies for Cough

 

Cough is considered to be a natural process for clearing the air passages of the human body, mainly in cases of blockage due to viral or bacterial infections. Coughing is very painful, regardless of the cause of this health condition. Generally, doctors prescribe cough syrups to cure the common cold and cough. Antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial infections. Anti-allergic medications are also prescribed according to the medical history of patients.

 

However, several home remedies are proven to be highly effective in improving the condition of patients suffering from violent coughs. These remedies can save you from the overuse of medicines and their side effects. The following are the most popular remedies that will be useful in providing you relief from coughing –

 

Drinking warm fluids – 

Frequent intake of warm fluids, like soups, herbal tea, and warm water, can help in reducing the stickiness of phlegm, thus soothing your sore throat. You will stay adequately hydrated due to this home remedy, which is essential for reducing dry cough. Hot beverages can also supply energy to your body, lessening the fatigue caused by this illness.

 

Ginger – 

It is an old practice to have ginger tea when you are suffering from cough and cold. Ginger holds anti-inflammatory property, which is useful in treating throat irritation, tonsil pain, and nausea. So, you can prepare ginger tea by boiling a small piece of fresh ginger in water for 10 -15 minutes. Ginger tea will soothe the soreness of your throat and also reduces mucus congestion in the lungs.  Ginger is also beneficial in treating dry cough and asthmatic cough.  

 

Honey – 

According to ancient medical science in India, honey is a natural product that can be used in curing many ailments.  Direct intake of a spoonful of honey can help in curing sore throat and cough. Two spoons of honey added to warm water or hot tea can act as a cough suppressant. If you add a few drops of lemon juice to honey water, it is more effective to clear your lung congestion. Since it is more effective than other medications used for reducing cough, honey is used as a main ingredient in many cough syrups. Children can be given a spoonful of honey at bedtime, to provide relief from cough.

 

Inhaling steam – 

You need to inhale steam from a bowl of hot water, to get instant relief from cough to some extent. You may add some herbs or essential oils, like eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil to the boiling water. Nowadays, over-the-counter medication oil is also available for the ready treatment of cold and cough, which you should inhale with steam at least for 10 minutes. You can cover your head with a towel, to direct the steam into your respiratory passage only.  

 

Gargle with saltwater – 

A mildly sore throat can be cured without medication if you gargle with lukewarm salty water. The water should not be too hot; else it may burn your throat. Only half a teaspoonful of salt is sufficient for a cup of water. You should gargle for a few minutes before throwing out the water from the mouth. It is better to gargle multiple times in a day, depending on the severity of the cough, to obtain the best result.

 

Peppermint lozenges –

The menthol present in peppermint is soothing for sore throat. Hence, you need to suck peppermint lozenges that are easily available in all medicine shops. When you keep a lozenge in the mouth, your saliva secretion increases to a large extent and it is beneficial in curing dry cough. Peppermint is also effective in reducing the intensity of other cold symptoms accompanying cough.

 

Turmeric – 

It is proven that turmeric powder or paste is useful to human health in many ways. Turmeric contains curcumin, a yellow chemical that is effective in reducing inflammation. If black pepper is added to turmeric, your body cells can absorb turmeric much faster.  Thus, you should add a spoonful of turmeric powder, a pinch of black pepper powder, and honey to a glass of warm milk, which can do wonder in giving you fast relief from cough and cold.

 

All these above-mentioned remedies can help you in getting considerable relief from vigorous cough, irrespective of the cause of this health issue. Moreover, most of these remedies are easy to apply without spending much on medical treatment.