With all the potential symptoms of cold
Whether you are
coughing due to bronchial agitation from allergies or smoking, or
suffering from the common cold, a nasty cough will leave your throat
feeling itchy and raw. A cough is not always a medical problem,
although coughing can at times indicate the presence of some health
condition or infection.
Paroxysmal cough is a condition associated with uncontrollable
coughing for long periods of time, resulting in a "coughing fit'.A
condition in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus (gastro
esophageal reflux ) can cause coughing, especially when a person is
lying down, this should not be mistaken as cough caused by disease. A
cough is not usually a threatening condition and will resolve
naturally, but it can be troublesome, particularly when coughing at
night keeps you up and prevents you from recuperating. I don't mind
coughing, dont get me wrong, but when it is bothering whoever you are
sleeping with and cutting into your prime sleeping hours, that is a
problem! I would rather be sick sick than have this nasty dry cough
that is mainly at night.
Use an expectorant if you have a cough that produces thick mucus and
you are having difficulty coughing the mucus up. Hi, I have a terrible
fever and productive cough and lately i have been coughing so much that
i have vomited out blood and phlegm a number of times. A productive
cough would be one in which phlegm or sputum is present and such a
cough helps to clear mucus from the lungs or respiratory passages.
The cough is still there, I feel like im going to cough this baby out!
I've tried the lemon with salt and pepper, and honey, vicks on my
feet, and nothing works!! Help! And the doctor want give me any cough
meds so ive taken Robitussin, Dayquil, and the others that I can take. i
just dont know what to do. [2]
I always gave my kids this when they have had cough. pinch of
salt,pinch of haldi,munaka honey 1tsp,1/2 ts of ghee or butter mix in
hot milk drink it for 2-3 times in a day. remember don't forget to drink
it before you sleep. it will really works my grand mum and my mum used
this to us as well. [2]
The Natural Health Encyclopaedia of Herbal Medicine states that thyme
was used to treat cases of whooping cough in days gone by. [2]
Because of the frequency with which we are afflicted with coughs and
colds most people prefer using natural methods of treatment to deal with
a regular cough. A cough will often linger for several days or weeks
after all other cold or flu symptoms have disappeared. Hacking coughs
are common, since they often result from common conditions such as
colds, the flu, or exposure to allergens.
Vitamin C is known to be a water-soluble vitamin that exhibits
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and may prove effective in
preventing coughs, colds as well as several other health conditions.
Honey is considered an effective home remedy for relieving coughs and
enables you to sleep properly at night. Aloe and honey cough remedy Aloe is bitter but the honey makes this quite palatable, making it easier to take your medicine.
Honey and lemon, when combined, have the power to help sooth an
agitated throat, while also helping relax the body and suppress
irritating coughs. Regular exercise is also helpful in preventing cough
and cold due to the fact that it helps in boosting your immunity. When
getting over a cold, I often have such a bad cough that I lose my
voice, and this is the only thing I've found that helps. (Although I
haven't tried the cayenne pepper concoctions and whatnot, perhaps
they're worth a shot next time.)
Giving babies and young children these cough and cold medications can
produce side effects that can include irritability, hyperactivity and
lethargy.
Grapes tone up the lungs and act as an expectorant, relieving a simple
cold and cough in a couple of days. A cough can be a sign of an
infection, a bronchial or lung disorder, asthma or just a reaction to
dry conditions.
I had one of those coughs that wake you up in the middle of the night
where your throat is so dry and water isn't the answer. Several
different things ranging from sinus drainage, itchy throat, common
cold, ear infection or acid reflux, can cause a cough in an infant.
According to the "Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2009', an
upper respiratory tract infection is known to be a common cause of cough
and can last for as long as 3 weeks.
Other commercially available cough treatments have not been shown to
be effective in viral upper respiratory infections, including in
adults: antihistamines, antihistamine-decongestant combinations,
Benzonatate, and guaifenesin ; and in children: antihistamines,
decongestants or combinations of these. Paul IM, et al. Effect of
honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep
quality for coughing children and their parents. Shadkam MN, et al. A
comparison of the effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and
diphenhydramine on nightly cough and sleep quality in children and
their parents.
