Cough Remedies?

Question

I have a real bad cough for about 2 days can youll tell me some remedies that will help me. That would be great. Thanks

Answer 1

Would you call your cough productive (mucus) or non-productive (dry)? Is it because of a cold? If not, then you should see a physician.
If it is productive, you want what is called an expectorant (Robitussin). You want to get the mucus out of your lungs. Unfortunately, it's not a great medication. If you can take this as well as drink a lot of water, that should help loosen it up and get it out.
If it is nonproductive, you need a cough suppressant. I've found that Delsym (it's a long-acting suppressant) works really well. It's a little expensive, but worth it. You can also take it at night, even for a productive cough, since it's hard to sleep when you're coughing.
Make sure you don't get a product that says it's a cough suppressant as well as an expectorant, because the two will cancel each other out and won't work.
Make sure you are not on any other medications or have any conditions that will interact with these before you take them.

Answer 2

get some Robitussin cough drops

Answer 3

Robitussin CF works the best for me.

Answer 4

Honey and lemon juice drink made with hot water and with a dash of whiskey or brandy.

Answer 5

try one half teaspoon sea salt and one half teaspoon baking soda mixed in water. tastes awful but really works for my little boy who gets the same stuff

Answer 6

All depends what kinda cough........if it's a mucussy one a hot shower helps....If it's one of those tickly ones......just keep coughing untill it goes away!

Answer 7

please remember its polite to cover your mouth when coughing...
we dont want your germs speading...