okay, ive had a REALLY bad cold for a week and a half. i started coughing on like, thursday or so, and it doesnt EVER stop. My muscles in my stomach are KILLING me, i guess from my muscles tightening when i cough. are there any home remedies to help with either of these problems? i dont have the money right now to go spend on a bunch of medicine. please help, this really sucks....
2007-01-08 15:57:57 · 6 answers · asked by Erin P 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You might have something other than a cold. Are you having any other symptoms? Did you try a cough suppressant? That might help.
I had pneumonia one time and I coughed so hard I think I bruised a rib. THAT really hurt.
2007-01-08 16:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of water helps thin the mucus and lessons the need to cough. Hot steamy showers do the same. Take some Benedryl in order to sleep, and a cough supressant. Drink hot beverages, if you don't like tea drink hot chocolate. Sleep upright. Don't watch any funny movies or you'll laugh so hard you won't stop coughing.
2007-01-08 16:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by cocoanutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have bronchitis which means you need antibiotics. They will not be expensive, but you need them. In the meantime keep near a humidfier and moist air. It will help the coughing. Warm moist air, such as in a shower is good as well. Get a pillow when you cough and hold it next to your stomach and chest when you cough. A large stuffed animal works too. Heating pads on your chest will help. Drink lots of warm fluids to keep the congestion loose and the coughing easier. NOT caffiene things, Not milk. SOUP, broth , tea are all good. warmed wine, brandy and honey work as well. Make regular jello in your favorite flavor and drink it warm.
2007-01-08 16:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me and you both, I started taking the flu Sat. and I have coughed till my stomach is hurting so bad. I am sorry for you.
2007-01-08 16:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i'll have panadol unwell pick headache. yet when there's no panadol I desire the discomfort of abdomen than headache. topics make me throw up >_<" and infrequently the panadol doesn't artwork and that i'll't sleep etc while i'll nonetheless function with abdomen discomfort.
2016-12-28 12:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by celestin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heating pad, hot bath
2007-01-08 16:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋