Doctors break down the best home remedies for a cough, including quick fixes and instructions for soothing a cough naturally and effectively.
oughing: It makes trying to conduct a phone call or Zoom meeting difficult, a good night’s sleep impossible, and, there are various reasons why you may be hacking right now. “A cough is a protective mechanism to get irritants out of your airways. It’s the result of your vocal chords slamming together to expel the irritant, which creates a sound,” explains, medical director of otolaryngology with Community Care Network in Munster, Indiana.
Honey is a hack that works for kids who are hacking, too, according to a meta-analysis of 10 studies in theOne important thing to remember: Honey isn’t safe for babies under age 1, and it is possible for kids to be allergic to honey, so keep watch for any side effects., plopping down a cup of water and encouraging you to drink up. She’s right.
Just remember to follow the directions when using these, including—most importantly—using distilled, sterile, or previously boiled water, advises theOne of the best things you can do when you’re sick is to rest. But it’s tough to get the sleep your body needs to give a virus a knockout punch when you’re coughing throughout the night. One of the best home remedies for a cough at night is elevating your head.
In addition, turn off your ceiling fans—they tend to spew dust and dry air around a room that can irritate airways, Dr. Husain says. Smoke and tobacco smoke are airway irritants, too, so avoid these as well. In some instances, like the common cold, there’s no treatment , so you’re best off doing one of the things on this list for DIY cough relief until your body fights off the virus and your symptoms go away. However, there are antiviral treatments for COVID-19 and influenza, but you have to test for these promptly as symptoms come on.
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