Try these tips to get rid of cough
It's normal to get a cold when winter hits, and whenever you
get a cold, it's almost always accompanied by a persistent (and annoying)
cough.
When a cough is bothering you, you do whatever it takes to
get rid of cough. Luckily we have a few tips that how to get rid of cough.
Cough
Coughing is completely normal. We don't just do it because of a cold or flu, we do it because our body is trying to keep your lungs and airways clear of any blockages when you have a cold or something When you get an infection or breathe in smoke or dust, the mucous membranes in your airways produce mucus. When you have mucus in your airway, your body will make sure to get rid of it. And it does so with a cough. Eventually, over time, your cough will go away, but sometimes you want to speed up the process.
Honey
The first tip to get rid of coughing is to add a little
honey and a little sugar to the boiling water. Honey soothes your throat and
also your mucous membranes. So mix three spoons of honey with a little sugar
and about one cup of warm water. You don't need to drink a (very) sweet drink
in one go. If you drink it slowly, it will definitely make your throat feel
better and it will prevent you from coughing.
Ginger
If you don't like
honey, you can make your own ginger tea by adding ginger to a cup of hot water.
can. This will break up the mucus in your airways. And that means no more
coughing.
If you want to make this drink more effective, add some
cinnamon. Boil some water in a pot, add ginger slices, a cinnamon stick and
some cloves.
This will not only make your ginger tea tastier, but it will
also be more effective in treating your cough.
Thyme
Another type of tea that can relieve you from a persistent
cough is thyme tea.
If you make yourself a cup of thyme tea with a little sugar in it, it will soothe your throat and protect your mucous membranes from bacteria.