How to quickly cure a cough in an adult at home:
1. Determining the cause of cough
A cough is a protective reaction of the body to irritants. Before treatment, it is important to determine its type:
- Dry cough – annoying, without secretion of sputum (can be caused by SARS, laryngitis, bronchitis).
- Wet cough – accompanied by the discharge of sputum (a sign of bronchitis, pneumonia).
- Allergic cough – occurs in contact with allergens (dust, pollen, animal hair).
- Chronic cough – lasts more than 8 weeks (it can be associated with asthma, GERB, smoking).
2. Effective home treatment methods
A. Dry cough treatment
Inhalation
- Steam inhalation: 5 drops of eucalyptus or menthol oil per 1 liter of hot water, breathe for 5-10 minutes.
- Soda and salt: 1 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. Salt per liter of boiling water helps to soften the throat.
Herbal teas
- Chamomile, sage, mint – brew 1 tbsp. l. On a glass of boiling water, drink 3 times a day.
Honey and milk
- 1 tbsp. l. honey + warm milk + ¼ tsp. butter – softens the throat.
Enveloping agents
- Aloe juice with honey (1: 1).
B. Treatment of wet coughing
Expectants
- Herbal fees: licorice root, alte, plantain.
- Radish syrup with honey (cut the top of the radish, remove the pulp, add honey, insist 6 hours).
Drainage massage To improve sputum discharge: light tapping on the back in the lung area.
Warming up
- Humplings (on the chest and back for 5-10 minutes).
- Potato compress: knead hot boiled potatoes, wrap in the fabric, attach to the chest.
B. Treatment of allergic coughing
- Antihistamines (Loratadine, cetirizine).
- Washing the nose with saline (1 tsp. Salt per 500 ml of water).
- Exclusion of contact with allergens.
G. Universal methods
- Air moisture (optimal humidity – 40-60%).
- Abundant drink (water, fruit drinks, lemon tea – 2–2.5 liters per day).
- Rinse of the throat (salt + soda + iodine: ½ teaspoon of salt and soda + 2 drops of iodine per glass of water).
3. Medicines for home use
For dry cough:
- Antitratus – KODYLAK, SINKOD (strictly according to the appointment of a doctor).
- Mucolithic – Ambroxol, Bromhexine.
For wet cough:
- Expecting – Mucaltin, ACC, Herbion.
With severe inflammation:
- Ledes – Doctor of my, Strepsils.
4. Folk recipes
- Ginger tea: grated ginger + honey + lemon.
- Onion syrup: boiled onions with sugar or honey.
- Banana mixture: wiped banana + honey + water (drink warm).
5. Errors in the treatment of cough
- Reception of antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription.
- The combination of antitussive and expectorants.
- Smoking during illness.
6. When to see a doctor
- The cough does not pass for more than 2 weeks.
- Blood appeared in sputum.
- Wheezing, shortness of breath, high temperature (38.5+).
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