HOME REMEDIES FOR COUGH

Cough is defined as the reflex reaction designed to keep airways clear. Cough is relatively painless but it can irritate or distract to others. It is the sudden expulsion of air through the large breathing passages which can help them to clear fluids, irritants, foreign particles.

TYPES OF COUGH :

Acute cough: It begins suddenly and last upto 2-3 weeksSubacute cough : It is an infection last upto 3-8 weeksChronic cough : It occurs more than 8 weeksRefractory cough : It is a chronic cough that has been responded to treatment

Types of cough related to the mucous are:

DRY COUGH : It is a non productive cough doesn't bring up phelgm or mucus.WET COUGH : It is a productive cough that brings up mucus or phelgm.

CAUSES OF COUGH :

AllergiesAsthmaViral infectionsBronchitisSmokingAcid refluxPneumoniaWhooping cough

SYMPTOMS OF COUGH :

Difficulity in breathingSlight feverStiff neckTightness and heaviness in chestTirednessChest pain

HOME REMEDIES FOR COUGH :

Honey :

Add 2 tsf of honey with a one glass of warm water.

It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that inhibits viral or bacterial infections.

Licorice root

Licorice root tea help to reduce throat irritation and congestion.

Mint leaves

Add 3-5 leaves of mint in tea and reduce the irritation which is caused by dry cough.

Gargle salt water

Add 1tsf of black salt in one glass of lukewarm water. It can help in reducing swelling and irritation i.e caused by persistent coughing.

Ginger

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger root. Boil 1 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. It camn help in reducing irritation, dryness and mucus in throat.

Turmeric

Add 1 tsf of turmeric to 1 glass of milk. Turmeric has anti inflammatory properties.

Black pepper

Black pepper mixed with honey . It act as a natural cough depressant.