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A few home remedies to help you heal
If you’re looking for natural ways to relieve your cough, a clinically proven cough syrup like Helixia Cough Prospan is a great option. These are also great ways to help kick your cough to the curb:
- Drink fluids.
Staying hydrated helps thin the mucus in your throat. Opt for warm liquids like broth or tea, which have a pleasant soothing effect. - Suck on lozenges or hard candies.
This can help relieve a dry cough and soothe a sore throat. (Avoid with kids under 6, as hard candies are a choking hazard.)
- Keep the air humid.
A steamy shower is not only comforting, but also a way to add moisture to the air. Consider getting a vaporizer as well. - Avoid tobacco smoke.
It’s best to do this at all times, but especially when you have a cough, as smoking or breathing second-hand smoke can make your cough worse.
When should you see a doctor?
If you or a loved one has had a cough for several weeks, or if you’re experiencing one of the following symptoms, it’s time to pay your doctor a visit:
- You’re coughing up thick, greenish-yellow phlegm
- You’re wheezing
- You have a fever of more than 38 C
- You’re short of breath
Immediate medical attention is required if:
- You’re choking
- You’re having significant difficulty breathing or swallowing
- You’re coughing up bloody or pinkish phlegm
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