Home Remedies for Cough
Cough or tussis may be defined as a sudden and often repetitive reflex action meant to keep the throat and air ways clean and clear from foreign particles, microbes, secretions and irritants. This article briefly describes cough causes, symptoms and some of the effective and best way to get relief from cough and throat irritation.
One may have dry cough or may even discharge sputum while coughing. The cough may be a barky cough or a staccato cough in respect of the sound given out while coughing. Drinking water or using a steamy vaporizer gives sudden relief from cough. Cough at times can be quite annoying. There is a type of cough called psychogenic cough. It is not based on any physical illness. Whooping cough is one type that occurs periodically in episodes.
Causes
1. Asthma
2. Tuberculosis
3. Common cold
4. Sinus infection
5. Hodgkin’s disease
6. Allergies
7. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
8. Gastro esophageal reflux disease
9. Excess Smoking
10. Choking
11. Heart failure
12. Throat disorders
13. Under the impact of certain medicines like ACE inhibitors.
14. Serious illness such as lung cancer.
Symptoms
1. Sputum or phlegm production
2. Chest pain
3. Wheezing
4. Chills
5. Shortness of breath
6. Night sweats
7. Reflux symptoms
8. Sore throat
9. Headache
10. Fatigue
11. Fever
12. Loss of appetite
13. Ear ache
14. Back ache
Home Remedies for Cough
Below are some simple homemade cough remedies to give natural relief from pain and discomfort. These remedies are herbal and safe and can easily be taken at home.
1. Ginger is an effective cough remedy. It inhibits throat irritation. One may consume few freshly grated ginger pieces daily to get relief from cough.
2. Chewing of holy basil leaves also helps to manage the annoying cough.
3. Taking two teaspoon of slightly warm honey is an effective home remedy for cough.
4. A concoction prepared by boiling ginger and garlic extracts and clove in water is very effective for treating cough. The syrup may be taken thrice a day for good results.
5. One or two cloves may be kept in mouth and gently sucked to avoid throat irritation followed by a paroxysm of cough.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article.
