It is dry, but it is really big and sounds like there is gravel in my throat. Any homemade remedies? I also have a mild sore throat with it. It isnt keeping me from sleep, but it is annoying.
2007-03-26 08:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
That is the latest cold going around. I had mine through Christmas, and January and February.
It came back on me three times after I thought I had got rid of it, and each time the dry hacking cough was the worst part of it. But my cough was so severe that my throat felt like raw meat. My solution was to use Chloroseptic spray. It was the only thing that enabled me to eat.
Apart from that, I just drank a lot of hot lemon and honey, and took acetaminophen for the pain.
2007-03-26 09:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
A cough is the body's response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. More remedies at http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/
2007-03-26 21:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used a homemade remedy from Central America. It is basically hot lemon water, honey, and a little vodka.
In a pot, heat the juice of 1 lemon and a bit of water, enough to fill a mug. When hot, add 3 Tbsp of honey to the pot and stir it in. In a mug, measure one shot of vodka, and fill with the lemon mixture.
It is soothing and relaxing. Hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-26 16:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by Steven D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from cough suppressants.
What you want to take is an expectorant.
Mucinex was just recently switched to OTC and is very good at loosening up phlem so you can cough it up and get it out of your lungs.
Hot showers always help. The heat and moisture help loosen phlem. Can always stick your head under a towel with a hot pot of water, but the shower usually works best.
2007-03-26 16:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't get a cough with the flu.
As for homemade remedies, hot tea with honey and lemon.
2007-03-26 16:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can,t help with remedy but that particular cough is affecting a very large amount of people and it does not go away very soon either.it comes and goes throughout the day.....try to gargle salt water onto your throat (nasty but effective for a while)..drink plenty of red wine and eat loads of chocolate and stuff that is usually taboo.......it will make you feel better even if it does not help lol
2007-03-26 16:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by foxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html
2007-03-29 10:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to walmart and buy that i think it's called vick cream. it's scented "peppermint" and that helps clear up your throat so that it doesn't hurt. for the cough try hot milk with honey in it.
2007-03-26 16:02:21 · answer #8 · answered by glamorous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋