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If you’re looking for a dry cough remedy, then one of these solutions may help you.
Dry coughs are really irritating – not just for you, but for those around you.
It can be the result of many things – smoking, dry atmosphere, the aftermath of a cold, public speaking, singing, talking, nerves, anxiety or stress. It can often be just a habit and you don't need any 'remedy', merely a way of stopping it that works for you.
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Preview Lesson from the Introductory Herbal CourseA dry cough is generally considered to be a non productive cough – ie, does not produce phlegm. You cough and cough until your sides ache and your throat is sore and you can hardly speak.
The idea behind a dry cough remedy is to suppress the urge to cough, enabling your throat and ribs to rest and you to carry on with whatever task is in hand.
Here are 8 different things to try to relieve your dry cough and a tip at the end to stop a cough which you can use at any time.
Throat Lozenges or Peppermint Candy
Keep a packet of throat lozenges or peppermints in your pocket. When you feel the urge to cough, suck one slowly - this could take away the urge to cough.
Tea Remedy
Add a teaspoon of lemon and a teaspoon or two of honey to taste to a warm mug of tea.
The honey will coat your irritated throat and ease your cough. If you
inhale the steam from the tea, then you will get an extra benefit.
Milk and Honey
Add a teaspoon of honey to a mug of warm milk. Sip slowly – inhale the
steam at the same time. This is an excellent pre bedtime dry cough
remedy.
Humidity
We live in increasingly airless environments. Central heating, double
glazing, draught exclusion and insulation are all designed to make us
comfortable. What can happen though, is you sit in a stuffy atmosphere,
breathing in the same dry air over and over. It’s no wonder that we
cough. Try a humidifier, an indoor water feature or even a bowl of water
to add some humidity.
Ginger
Take a small piece of fresh ginger and peel it. Chew it slowly when you
have the urge to cough. It’s quite fiery, so only have a small piece.
Steam Treatment
Steam can help soothe your irritated throat and stop your cough. Either
inhale steam – pour near boiling water into a bowl; get a towel and put
your head over the steam – inhale for around 10 minutes. Alternatively,
you can run a bath and sit in the steamy bath or bathroom. DO BE
CAREFUL if you’re inhaling – if you start to feel dizzy, then stop –
remember the water is very hot and could scald you. One of these little
steam inhalers is perhaps your safest bet.You fill it with your boiled water and put the mask over your nose.
Cider Vinegar
Add cider vinegar to a glass or bottle of water. You will have to start
with one or two teaspoons and adjust until you have the taste you like.
Sip this slowly – you can have a glass beside you and just take a sip
when you have the urge to cough. This is useful if you’re talking as
you’re not interfering with your speech by sucking or chewing.
Water
A cold bottle or glass of water is a good standby if you’re caught
without any of your other remedies. It is easily obtainable and so is
good in an emergency. If the urge to cough strikes, take a sip, wait a
second or two, then carry on.
Dry coughs can be habit as well – check out this natural dry cough remedy.
It's a simple method of stopping a cough. Try it often enough and you may find you can break the habit.
The information on this website is in no way intended as medical advice and nor should it be taken as such.
If symptoms don't improve, consult your doctor.
If you have a medical condition, you must consult a Herbal Practitioner or a Medical Doctor.
If you are pregnant, you must consult your doctor or nurse before trying any herbal remedy.
If you are already taking pharmaceuticals, then speak to your doctor about taking herbs - some drugs react badly with herbs and you need to know that you are not going to do more harm than good.
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