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A cough is your body's way to clear the airways. So, treat it gently, not by suppressing it completely.
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Drink plenty of warm water or clear fluids like broths and soups to thin mucus and keep your throat moist.
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One teaspoon of honey before bed can calm cough and irritation. Avoid giving honey to children under 1 year.
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Boil 4-5 tulsi leaves in water and sip warm. Its natural compounds relieve throat inflammation and boost immunity.
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Fresh ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects that ease sore throat and reduce dry cough.
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Curcumin in turmeric acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. Drink warm milk with a pinch of turmeric at night.
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Gargling with warm saline water twice daily reduces throat swelling and loosens mucus.
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Inhale warm steam for 5-10 minutes to clear nasal passages and ease chest congestion safely.
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Keep indoor air moist with a humidifier and give your body rest - recovery accelerates when you sleep well.
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If your cough lasts more than 2 weeks, brings blood, high fever, or breathing trouble, seek medical help promptly.
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