A cough is a reflex that expels germs, mucus, and dust out of your airways. It’s normal to cough occasionally, but a lingering cough can be painful and annoying. Don’t try to stop a cough when your throat is irritated by an allergen or cigarette smoke. Learn what to do about a lingering cough with a homeopathic cough remedy.
Why Is My Cough Painful?
Although a cough is a normal reflex, it uses a lot of muscles in your body. A lingering cough can make the muscles in your abdomen, chest and back sore. In addition, a cough can irritate the linings of your bronchial tubes, which can make your chest hurt. If you have a wet cough with increased mucus production, coughing can be painful. A viral infection, like the flu, makes your entire body hurt, so when you cough, you hurt even more. Finding a lingering cough remedy can be tricky, because it just depends on what is causing your cough. If you have a viral infection, you may just have to let the virus run its course. If you have a bacterial infection, you may need antibiotics. A cough caused by asthma or another chronic condition may need therapies to treat the underlying problem. Still, you can learn how to manage your cough and ease the pain.
How Can I Ease My Painful Cough?
There are many natural remedies for soothing a cough. While you’re working with a healthcare provider to ensure that there are no underlying conditions for your lingering cough, you can try some of these natural methods to soothe your throat.
Honey or Ginger
There are multiple studies on the value of honey to relieve a cough. Honey can be just as good as dextromethorphan, which is an OTC cough suppressant. Take a spoon of honey just like you would cough syrup or add it to a hot drink. Please note that children under one year old should not use honey. Ginger is another cough remedy that soothes dry throats. You can add it to your tea or food.
Hot Fluids
Grandma was right to serve chicken soup when you got sick. Clear, hot broths, herbal teas, and even warm fruit juice can ease achy muscles and soothe sore throats. Staying hydrated also keeps your throat less irritated and helps you fight off infections. Keep drinking as much as you can when you have a cough.
A Hot Shower
Steam is another natural remedy for a cough. If you don’t have enough energy to stand in a shower, just run a hot shower with the bathroom door closed. Sit on the toilet or a chair and inhale the steam. When you’re done, drink some water to make sure you don’t get dehydrated.
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