how can i cure my chronic cough?

Question

I've went to the doctor, they gave me drugs and medicine which DOES NOT HELP! I use to be a smoker, so I am guess it is the Smoker's cough. But, i have quit it already.

It feels like a dry itchy feeling at the end of my throat, and also feel it sort of in my lungs? I usually cough when i laugh too hard or sing . It is just an annoying little cough that keeps coming. Is there any natural way or excersise or what so ever if anything at all I can do to cure it because it is so annoying. The doctor only gives me cough medicine, which is NO USE because it only makes me sleepy and drowsy but does not stop the cough.

Answer 1

Might I recommend Yoga?

Lots of water is needed. Lots of fluids will help.

You should get more active and exercise your lungs so that they are stronger. Of course you must do this with your doc's permission. Yoga is a wonderful system of exercise to open the lungs and build up strength. It is based on breath control, something that would definitely help you. It is also gentle and you can go at your own pace.

Antibiotics remove infection, bronchodilators dilate, but to maintain the health of the respiratory system after recovery or before unhealthiness sets in, exercise is the only viable tool. Exercise is the only way to help improve the mechanical efficiency of the lungs. The usual exercises are too strenuous for the lungs, especially in emphysema or if they are weakened by abuse.

Exercises that do not raise the respiratory rate and yet help excretion of the sputum, increase oxygen levels in the blood, increase the elastic recoil of the lungs, prevent recurrent infections, and aerate the whole lungs, whilst invigorating you at the end of the session, are necessary. Yoga stands out as the only system eminently meeting all these requirements.

Asanas (poses) are very valuable in treating both disorders. Props are needed to prevent t you from becoming breathless as the lungs are already unhealthy. Asanas, especially inversions, are useful in promoting better drainage from the basal parts of the lungs. The steady pressure of the abdominal organs on the diaphragm develops endurance.

As these disorders are due to clogging, poor clearance, fatigue of the lungs and spasms, yoga works very well in all these parameters and also at the micro level, improving oxygenation to the cells. The principal point to remember is that while other exercises exhaust the lungs, yoga gives rest and rejuvenation. Asanas and pranayama work by gentle and steady methods, wafting the air into the lungs; other exercises are harsh and strenuous.

Back bends help clear the bronchial tree of mucus by massaging the lungs. These poses give rest to the lungs and improve stamina. Effort tolerance improves. The heart is made strong in the bronchitic. The opening of the thoracic cage in back bends creates negative pressure in the lungs, allowing blood from the right ventricle to enter without strain. As back bends improve vital capacity, the emphysematic benefits. For the bronchitic, excellent oxygenation occurs. These poses are very valuable as they invigorate the lungs.

In forward bends, the posterior lobes of the lungs are massaged and blood flow is improved. For the emphy-sematic, this position relieves constant strain on the heart. Twisting asanas squeeze the lateral parts of the lungs, improving their function. The asanas help better expulsion of trapped air in the emphysema patient. Resting poses are very useful to remove strain on the heart and reduce the respiratory rate in the emphysematic.

All standing poses improve the endurance of the patient in a manner similar to that of other exercises, but without the added strain. The vascularity of the lung, its mechanical components, its exchange capacity for gases, and the softness of the lung are all preserved by the practise of asanas and pranayama. The drainage of mucus helps prevent recurrent infections. This benefit is of a significant nature for both conditions.

You sound a tad down . Go to the doc to discuss preventative care.

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Good luck!

Answer 2

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