how do you get rid of a cough from a cold?

Answer 1

cough syrup or if its an allergy cough.. zyrtec's the best.

Answer 2

just remember

It isn't a cough that 'll carry you off
It's a coffin they carry you off in.

for coughs and colds
suck aniseed balls
you can't suck anything better.

ok serious now. Cough medicine doesn't work, even your doctor will tell you this, the best thing for coughs or sore throats is gargling with warm salty water, it removes the irritation from the back of your throat. A bit of honey after will south any inflammation, the colder the honey the better.

Answer 3

make up some lemon juice and honey in a hot drink the cough will go in time even hot noneyand lemon tea is a good way of sooting the cough but if it persists you may have a touch of peumonia like i did so get it check by a doc for a chest x ray

Answer 4

Anything specifically for a cough. A cough suppressant will do the trick.

Answer 5

Buckley`s cough syrup

Answer 6

Heat some cloves till they swell up. Keep them in an airtight container. When you get a strong irritation pop two cloves on your tongue. Gentally suck them. The oil in the cloves will sooth the throat. It may even improve the cold.
Not suitable for the sensitive palate.

Answer 7

Hot water with freshly cut lemon slices, drink straight away. The effect is instant!

Answer 8

You need to use your will power and stop coughing.

Answer 9

electrolytes, drink lots of orange juice.

Answer 10

take tylenol