As this is currently flu season, it's common to experience coughing as a lingering after-effect following a bout of the flu. Are you feeling frustrated because even though your fever has gone away, you're still coughing non-stop?
There are some effective remedies that can completely eliminate a persistent cough. You don't need to make a special trip to spend money buying them — you can easily find them right in your own kitchen.
Honey Tea
Mix 2 teaspoons of honey into some warm water and drink it once or twice a day. Research studies have found that honey can help relieve coughing.
Ginger
Add pieces of crushed ginger into hot water and let it steep. After soaking for a few minutes, mix it with honey or lime juice. You can then drink the resulting ginger infusion with confidence. Ginger has properties that help relieve both dry coughs and coughs caused by respiratory conditions like asthma.
Gargle With Salt Water
Mix about half a teaspoon of salt into warm water. After letting the warm water cool for a few minutes, use it to gargle. You should gargle whenever your throat feels itchy and you feel the urge to cough. Doing this will help relieve your cough.
While you may not be able to completely prevent coughing, you can follow certain methods to protect yourself from catching a cold, which is often a precursor to coughing.
Avoid close contact with people who have a cold, the flu, or a cough.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Also teach children good handwashing habits.
Drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated.
Stay free from stress and worry. Since stress weakens the immune system, exercise regularly. Rest properly and give your body's muscles time to recover.
Get plenty of sleep and rest.
Source: medicalnewstoday.com
