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Coughing is often uncomfortable and uncomfortable, so you'll want to end it soon. There are many causes of your cough, such as a respiratory illness, allergies or a dry throat. You can relieve your cough naturally by using home remedies or herbal remedies. However, check with your doctor before using herbs for treatment. In addition, see your doctor if your cough persists for more than 2 weeks or develops severe symptoms.

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Method 1 of 3: Use home remedies

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   Drink water to ease throat discomfort and phlegm dissolve. Especially in a hot and dry climate, just drinking lots of water can help reduce the annoying cough. Water will help soothe the discomfort of coughing. In addition, the body is also hydrated, dissolving phlegm in the throat which is the cause of cough.
   • Health experts recommend that men should drink about 13 glasses of water per day, while women should drink 9 glasses.

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   Take a hot bath to moisten the trachea and clear phlegm. Breathing moist air is one way to clear your neck and relieve your cough. If you cough a lot before going to bed that makes it difficult to fall asleep, take a hot bath and take a deep breath of the moist air. This is a way to help clear up phlegm in the throat or at least soothe a discomfort in the throat.

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   Turn on the humidifier or humidifier to increase the humidity of the air. If a dry throat during sleep keeps you awake from a cough, you can also turn on your humidifier or humidifier to increase the humidity of the air during sleep.
   • Eucalyptus oil is an expectorant oil, meaning it helps to dissolve the phlegm that causes coughing. You can also try adding a little eucalyptus oil to a humidifier to clear your neck at night.
   • Remember to clean the device regularly. If the humidifier is not cleaned, it can form mold and other bacteria, which then spread to the surrounding environment when it is operated.

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   Gargle with warm salt water to ease a sore throat and clear phlegm. Using salt water is another method to dissolve phlegm in the throat that is causing a cough. Salt water can also help soothe a sore throat if coughing pain occurs. Tilt your head back and rinse your mouth with the saline solution for about a minute.
   • This is also a great way to reduce coughing caused by a runny nose, which feels like there is phlegm in the back of the throat.
   • Remember not to swallow the salt water, but spit it out.

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   Keep your head up while you sleep. Another way to help relieve your cough is to keep your head up while you sleep. Place an extra pillow or two to keep your head high at night.

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   Avoid irritating your throat as the cough gets worse. Exposure to smoke, dust, car smoke and other contaminants also causes coughing because the pollutant causes throat and lung irritation. Maintain indoor air purifiers regularly, wipe off indoor dust (especially on ceiling fans), and avoid outdoor polluted places.
   • Planting pots are another great way to reduce indoor pollution.

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   Take time to rest for your body to recover. While this is not a direct method to relieve your cough, resting will also help shorten the time it takes to cough. Most acute coughs are caused by a cold or flu virus infection that forces the immune system to fight off. You can strengthen your immune system by resting if the cold is the cause of your cough.

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   Give up smoking if you have a smoking habit. Most smokers experience a prolonged cough that is often referred to as a "smoking cough". The cough is caused by smoke, which irritates the throat and lungs. By quitting smoking, you can stop the cough caused by smoking. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Try natural and herbal remedies

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   Swallow 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) of honey or stir in a cup of tea. Take medicinal or organic honey with antimicrobial and viral effects. You can take 2 teaspoons or more before bed to relieve your cough.
   • Honey is just as effective as a cough medicine.
   • Do not give honey to children under one year of age to avoid the risk of botulism in infants.
   • Adding fresh lemon to honey is also very helpful. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which helps the immune system work properly. Although it does not treat a cough, it increases the body's resistance to the flu.

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   Eat ginger to clear the trachea. Ginger is shown to be able to ventilate the airways, helping to increase the body's oxygen levels. This is an effective alternative treatment for asthma, making it a great natural option for relieving chronic cough in people with asthma.

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   Try elderberry as a natural decongestant. Some studies have shown that elderberry is as effective as a decongestant and reduces swelling of the mucosa. If the cough is caused by flu symptoms, elderberry is a natural choice to help dissolve the phlegm that causes the cough.
   • Do not allow young children to use elderberry products without first talking to their doctor.

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   Drink some peppermint tea to dissolve the phlegm. Peppermint and the main active ingredient - menthol - are both effective in reducing congestion. This is a way to dissolve phlegm with the effect of relieving an obstructive cough. Besides, peppermint has also been shown to have the ability to soothe a dry cough.
   • If you don't like drinking peppermint, you can also try adding a teaspoon or two of dried mint to boiling water, then cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam coming from the mint water.

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   Use the marshmallow root to soothe your throat. Litmus root is an herb commonly used to treat coughs. While there isn't a lot of research on this herb's effectiveness in humans, it has been shown to soothe mucous membranes due to irritation from asthma and cough. Coughing makes your throat uncomfortable, and coughing frequently can make the condition worse. By soothing the throat, the mallow root also helps shorten the duration of an acute cough.
   • Litmus root is also available in the form of tea, tonic or tincture to mix with water. Always use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
   • Safe doses for young children have not been verified; Therefore, you should check with your pediatrician before giving this herb to your child.

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   Eat some fresh thyme if you have bronchitis. There are two studies that suggest that you can use thyme to relieve coughs and treat acute bronchitis symptoms. If you choose an herbal supplement that contains thyme, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
   • You should not swallow thyme oil as it is considered toxic.
   • Thyme may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking thyme, especially if you are taking blood thinners.

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   Use eucalyptus to clear your nose. Eucalyptus is used to make a variety of over-the-counter cough lozenges and cough suppressants, but you can use herbs that do not contain the other chemicals found in industrial products. In addition to using tea, you can also find oils and eucalyptus essences to be applied directly to the nose and chest, helping to dissolve phlegm and relieve cough.
   • Do not swallow eucalyptus oil because it is toxic.
   • Always consult your pediatrician before using products containing eucalyptus, including chest and nose medications, as this product should not be used in children under two years of age.
   • Eucalyptus should also be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Method 3 of 3: Know when to seek medical attention

1. Consult your doctor before using herbal remedies. Although herbal remedies are usually safe, they do not necessarily apply to everyone. Herbs can cause side effects for some people or a reaction to certain medications. Tell your doctor that you are interested in herbal treatments and ask if this is safe for you.
   • If you are on certain medications, ask your doctor if you need to avoid any herbs.
   • Ask your doctor for herbal remedies.

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   Visit the clinic if the cough persists for more than 2 weeks. You can treat coughs with home remedies. However, if the cough persists for more than 2 weeks, you should seek medical attention and get treated. A doctor can diagnose the cause of the disease and offer appropriate treatment, if needed.
   • You may have an infection that leads to a cough, so you should be properly examined and treated.
   • Your doctor can prescribe medication to help relieve the cough.
3. Get to the hospital right away if you have some serious symptoms. If it gets worse, you may already have an illness that requires medical attention and treatment. It's best to go to the hospital for a check up so that your doctor can help you recover faster. Go to the hospital if you have the following symptoms:
   • Fever above 38 ° C
   • Coughing up green or yellow phlegm
   • Wheezing
   • Rapidly breath
4. Go to the emergency room immediately if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing. Although they may not be of great concern, these serious symptoms should be examined and treated by a doctor. You need to breathe normally, so go to the emergency room for proper treatment. Tell your doctor how long you have been coughing as well as any other symptoms you experience.
   • You may need mechanical assistance to breathe easily or have an inhaler to clear the trachea.
   • You should also go to the hospital if you have bloody sputum.
5. See your doctor right away if your cough is persistent or persistent. These are symptoms that indicate you have a more serious medical condition, such as whooping cough. Go to the clinic or emergency center to make sure you're okay. Your doctor can find out the cause of your cough and recommend appropriate treatment.
   • If it takes a little while after a constant coughing, you may have pertussis. It is an illness that needs to be treated in hospital and can be passed on to others; Therefore, you should not hesitate to seek treatment.
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Warning

• If your cough persists for weeks or gets worse, check in with your clinic.
• If a severe cough is accompanied by shortness of breath and a wheezing sound when taking your breath, get medical attention immediately. You can get whooping cough - a serious infection that's contagious.