In fact, the cold-fever does not leave behind in winter. And dry cough is born from cold. For many, this dry cough is chronic and causes severe pain. Home remedies cure cough easier than medicines. A dry cough is enough to disturb a night's sleep. There are many home remedies that reduce dry cough with regular use. But don't worry if it takes a little longer. Let's know home remedies for dry cough.
1. Honey Honey
has been used since ancient times to cure cough. Honey is very effective in sore throat, cough problem. Honey can fight infections caused by bacteria and viruses. Honey is suitable for everyone from children to adults. Honey triggers the salivary glands and the salivary glands produce more saliva that can lubricate the airways. As a result, the amount of phlegm decreases.
⇒ Regular
Make a habit of consuming one tablespoon of honey two to three times a day to get rid of dry phlegm. Besides, honey can be mixed with hot water or herbal tea.
2. Turmeric
Another natural ingredient to cure dry cough is turmeric which contains curcumin. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties which are very effective in treating dry cough. Turmeric has been treating many diseases including arthritis since ancient times.
Mix one teaspoon of turmeric in regular warm milk and drink that turmeric milk before going to bed. By doing this, the feeling of happiness in the throat will be removed and there will be no dry cough.
3. Ginger
Ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that increase immunity. Ginger is one of the main remedies for dry cough. Ginger thins mucus and expels mucus.
⇒ Grind ginger
powder and mix it with half cup of hot water. Besides, you can drink ginger juice mixed with honey or you can eat ginger with tea. Eating too much ginger can cause stomach problems.
4. Steaming
One of the treatments for dry cough is steaming with hot water. You can mix essential oil with warm water if needed. The steam of hot water clears the nose, relieves sore throat and reduces phlegm to a great extent.
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Take a large bowl of warm water and mix it with essential oil or eucalyptus oil or rosemary oil for steaming. Cover your head with a towel before taking the steam of hot water. However, if you feel that the skin is burning in the heat while taking steam, stop taking steam.
5. Gargling with hot water
In case of dry cough, doctors always recommend gargling with hot water. It helps expel mucus or phlegm. It reduces dry phlegm.
⇒ Rule
Take a glass of lukewarm water and take half a tablespoon of salt in it. Keep it inside the throat for a few seconds. By doing this, the steam of hot water will enter the throat. You can gargle with warm water several times a day. However, hot water gargle should be used with caution in children. Because children can have problems if they swallow salt water.
6. Herbal Tea Tea
made from various herbs relieves sore throat problems as well as expels all phlegm. This reduces dry cough. Also, herbal tea contains anti-oxidants which help in digestion. Try having a cup of herbal tea every day. You can mix honey or lemon for taste.
⇒ Avoid some things besides eating these foods to reduce dry cough.
1. Avoid going near people who have cold-cough problem.
2. Stay away from polluted air. Try keeping indoor plants at home.
3. Avoid smoking because smoking is harmful to the lungs and smoking increases dry cough.
4. Avoid caffeine, overly salty foods and chocolate if you have acidity problems.
5. Try to sleep at least 7-8 hours every day. Because if you worry without sleeping (Anxiety) reduces the immune system and it may take a long time to cure the problem of dry cough.