With the monsoon knocking on the doors, the weather is changing. Monsoon brings humid climate conditions that make us prone to allergic problems like cold and cough. Consulting a medical practitioner is always recommended, however, as suggested by the experts, there are some simple remedies that can help to cure cough at home.
When to consult a doctor?
- Cough is recurrent and last for a longer duration.
- Shortness of breath
- Yellowish-green mucus or the presence of blood in the mucus
- Fever or headache
- Wheezing or whopping sound from the throat.
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Here are a few natural remedies to treat cough
- Honey
Honey is one of the best natural sources to treat cold and cough conditions. Due to allergic reactions and persistent coughing, our throat gets dried up making it prone to other issues like difficulty in swallowing. Honey has moisturizing properties that hydrate our body. It soothes and heals the throat.
- Warm Liquids
Warm beverages aid to provide relief to the throat in cough-related conditions. Having a glass of warm water soothes the throat and cures cough. These liquids not only ensure keeping your body hydrated but also treat cough conditions. Warm liquids include green tea, warm water, herbal teas, warm fruit juice, soups, black tea, and black coffee.
- Steam
Steam is one of the sure-shot methods o get rid of colds and coughs in the changing weather. While suffering from such conditions during monsoon, you can take steam from a large bowl filled with hot water including herbs and essential oils. Another method that makes the process of taking steam easier is to use the steamer. While adding water to the electric steamer add herbs and essential oils to it and let it boil for a few seconds before inhaling the steam.
- Ginger
Ginger is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial healing properties. This natural product is widely used in households because of its medicinal properties. Ginger helps to relieve the issues like nausea and throat pain.
- Gargling with Saltwater
Gargling with salt water is a natural remedy that is suggested by medical experts. Just take some warm water in a glass and add a pinch of salt to it. You can also add a pinch of turmeric powder to it to increase its benefits. Using this water start gargling for a few minutes. Doing this several times a day will improve the cough conditions.