Constant coughing is uncomfortable and upsetting. A long-term cough can be caused by a dry throat, runny nose or asthma. The key to a quick cough suppressant is to choose the right solution for the type of cough.
1 Hydrate.
Drink plenty of water. Replenish enough water to address common dry throat. If the throat cough starts to become inflamed, red and swollen, try to avoid drinks that may worsen the throat, such as acidic drinks, and drink less milk. Milk, especially whole milk, sticks to your throat and makes you feel more phlegm.
Choose a hot drink. According to the chief medical officer of the American Lung Association, "all hot beverages help thin the mucus in the respiratory tract."
Salt water. Especially for coughs caused by illumination or the flu, saline is almost a cure.
Rinsing your mouth with saline or using a saline-based nasal spray can help kill the bacteria or viruses that cause the cough. It also washes away the mucus from your throat and gives you a temporary sigh of relief.
Harness steam**.
Traditionally, steam from a shower or humidifier can help coughing, but this is only suitable for coughs caused by dry air. If your cough is caused by congestion, asthma, dust mites, mold, or something else, the moist air can make your condition worse.
2 Change the environment.
Keep your body straight upwards. Lying flat may cause mucus to flow down the throat.
Keep the air clean. Stay away from polluted air, such as smoking smoke.
Reduce air movement. Avoid blowers, fans, heaters, and air conditioners, as moving air may worsen coughing.
3 Take further steps.
Drugs**. Cough medicines usually contain two ingredients: expectorant, which dilutes the mucus, and suppressants, which block the cough reflex. Take a look at the ingredient list on the package of your chosen cough medicine and choose the best cough medicine for you. Doctors can prescribe cough syrup containing codeine, which is a very effective cough suppressant. Because codeine is addictive, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions and follow dosage guidelines.
Relieves throat discomfort.
If a cough irritates a blood congestion in your throat, try throat lozenges, eat something cold (such as a popsicle) or rinse your mouth with salt water.
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Doctor! See a doctor immediately if you have a cough accompanied by shortness of breath, blood in your mucus, severe pain, or a high fever over 38°C or other serious symptoms.