My mom has this cough that wont quit she hurts all over from it. Shes 75. Is there a home remedy i mean one that works please help . Cough drops just dont work.
2006-09-16 04:55:19 · 10 answers · asked by itsmeluhello 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Take her to the doctor. She could have an infection of the tissues that surround the lungs or an infection in the lungs themselves. These are very difficult to get rid of and sometimes take many months to actually stop the cough and she may still be very sore for awhile after that. Over the counter meds usually don't work for this type of infection. She will need the antibiotics her doctor can prescribe.
2006-09-16 05:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by jigsawinc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres an underlying cause unless the doctors told you its phlem or some other cause but the best cure is codiene syrup or use thecough syrup from the dollar store its just the suppressant on the side of generic nyquill it has the ingrediants but the cough suppressant is listed there i cant remember the name so ask a druggist whats the active ingrediant to suppress cough and buy it at the dollar store in the meds isle
2006-09-16 12:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should try to get your mom to go to the doctor. A cough that continues like that could be something as simple as an allergy but it could also be more sreious. Considering her age, be very careful with any home remidies that you hear about.
2006-09-16 12:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by D C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hot tea will usually help. There are some anti-mucous teas out there too - generally billed to help with cough and bronchitis. I've tried these and they really help clear things up.
2006-09-16 11:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that your mom needs to see a doctor. Hot lemon and honey or hot tea might sooth her, but I hesitate to suggest more without knowing the underlying cause of the cough.
Good luck!
2006-09-16 12:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is experienceing pain with a cough she may have phenomia and she needs to see a dr the dr will give her a strong prescription cough supperssant and and anti biotic to help clear it up faster
2006-09-16 11:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Brandy
2006-09-16 11:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandma uses a humidifier in her room at night when she sleeps. It seems to help her.
2006-09-16 11:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by nikki_butterfly777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to docs
2006-09-16 11:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DUH!!! She needs to go to the doctor!! What is the matter with you???? You need to call TODAY!!!
2006-09-16 12:09:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋