I've had this nasty cough and nothing seems to help. Last night I decided to have a glass of red wine and my cough went away for a couple hours and I slept like a baby. Can alchol help a cough? Or is it in my imangination?
2006-09-23 03:22:10 · 27 answers · asked by ? 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Heated whiskey with honey.
It's commonly refered to as a 'Hot Toddie'
Beats the h e l l out of NyQuil!!!
2006-09-23 03:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Juble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol Cough Suppressant
2016-12-28 07:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by louder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Can an alcoholic drink help with a bad cough?
I've had this nasty cough and nothing seems to help. Last night I decided to have a glass of red wine and my cough went away for a couple hours and I slept like a baby. Can alchol help a cough? Or is it in my imangination?
2015-08-18 07:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does help. A shot of Brandy is usually recommend for cough and cold. If brandy is not available then a shot of any alcohol will do. Have it neat without mixing it with anything.
2006-09-23 03:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a half a lemon, squeezed in the bottom of a mug, add a tablespoon of honey (Honey contains a very small amount of bee venom that helps relax your broncia which helps your lungs) add 1 shot of whiskey, or burbon (jack is good for this or Maker's Mark is better) add HOT water stir it all up really well and sip on it. The Alcohol also helps with the relaxation of not only your body, but your lungs, and helps numb some pain in your throat. If it is still too bitter.. you can add a teaspoon of sugar. sugar helps coat your throat too.
2006-09-23 04:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by turners_pics 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most cough medicines contain alcohol or a derivitive of alcohol which helps to suppress a cough. It does not cure it and to much alcohol can weaken your immune system making you worse.
2006-09-23 03:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by Smurfette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hot Toddy. In a suauce pan heat whiskey, a little water, honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Put it in a coffe mug and sip while curled up on the sofa watching a great movie. It will help you sleep and the whiskey and honey help soothe the cough too. Hope you feel better!
2006-09-23 03:31:12 · answer #7 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol can help you relax and sleep. Beyond helping you get to sleep it doesn't do anything to keep you from coughing. Alcohol is the reason Nyquil works so well.
2006-09-23 05:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is relaxing you, and therefore your muscles. Best for a cough or cold is a hot toddie or a hot buttered run. DO NOT mix with prescription or over the counter cold medication!!!!!
2006-09-23 06:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rum can help best with honey and lemon. Take a spoon full everyday till the cough goes.
2006-09-23 03:28:17 · answer #10 · answered by no1charmerlondon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋