i have broncides and i was wondering if there was some kind of secret recipe in your family that can make your cough go away you see i am taking this pill but it is not working and this pill is like very strong ok so if that doesnt work i dont really know wat will plz help if you know any tecniecs plz plz plz it would help alot
2006-06-25 18:45:29 · 4 answers · asked by liveslifelikeitcomes 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You might try going back to the doctor and asking for an albutoral inhalor. This will reduce to swelling or the broncial lining, which reduces irritaton....the source of some of the coughing. During the day, try really strong coffee. The caffeen acts as a natural broncial dialater. Make sure you finish the meds the doc gave you though, because it is probably an anti-biotic, and without the anti-biotic, the infection that caused the broncitis wont clear up. good luck
2006-06-25 18:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by lightningviper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can quite see that Hot Totty or even strong coffee might not be appropriate for you because I believe you are a little young to be taking those!
Steam is very good, though. When I was little we had something call Friars Balsam (that might have been it's trade name). It was a dark brown liquid in a bottle and you put a spoonful or so in a jug of boiling water. Then you draped a towel over your head and breathed in the steam for 10 minutes or so. It really helped that dreadful cough which kept one awake. Maybe your chemist/pharmacist/drugstore (whatever you call it where you are) will know the kind of thing I am talking about.
Steam on it's own, though is very helpful and I think it's also what makes a hot, sweet lemony drink (with or without whisky!) useful.
2006-06-26 11:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When ever a member of my family has bronchitis we drink a drink called a Hot Totty...it's a lemon juiced, 3 tablespoons of sugar and a shot of whiskey.....works like a charm, especially the second or third. Best wishes
2006-06-25 18:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robitussin DM is really good! Hot showers are really good for the congestion and cough. The steam in the shower will make it better. Hope it helps! Also REST is the best medicine
2006-06-25 18:51:57 · answer #4 · answered by mattysit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋