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1. Consume soupy food or warm drinks
2. Consume honey
3. Gargle with salt water
4. Drink ginger tea
5. Make use of garlic
6. Breathe in warm steam
7. Try aromatherapy
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Cough
is the body’s natural mechanism for cleaning the lungs and airways from dust, viruses, etc
bacteria
.In a cough with phlegm, the mucus functions to remove the cause of the infection.
However, what about dry coughs?
Quote
Cleveland Clinic
, dry cough is often called an unproductive cough because it does not produce phlegm.This type of cough usually appears due to inflammation or irritation of the airways.
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If it lasts for a long time, a dry cough can feel very annoying, even causing tightness in the chest.However, several simple steps can help relieve it, namely the following:
1. Consume soupy food or warm drinks
According
Healthline
, warm foods or drinks such as soup and tea can help moisturize a dry and itchy throat.
Warm drinks also keep the body hydrated, which is important for the cough recovery process.Make sure you drink enough fluids, at least eight glasses of water per day.
Add juice or broth to keep your throat moist.
2. Consume honey
Honey has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation in the throat as well as relieve pain due to coughing.
You can add honey to warm tea or warm lemon water.The practical way is to consume one spoonful of pure honey when you start coughing.
3. Gargle with salt water
Warm salt water can soothe inflamed throat tissue and help kill bacteria in the mouth.
Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, then gargle for 30 seconds.Repeat three times a day to make your throat feel more relieved.
4. Drink ginger tea
Quote
Verywell Health
, ginger contains an anti-inflammatory compound called gingerol which can help reduce irritation in the throat.
Apart from that, ginger also helps relax airway muscles.You can make ginger tea from grated fresh ginger steeped in hot water, or choose a practical packaged version of ginger tea.
5. Make use of garlic
Garlic is known to have antiviral, antibacterial and mild anti-inflammatory properties.Consuming it regularly can help strengthen the immune system and relieve coughs.
Even though scientific research is still limited, garlic is still a natural ingredient that is worth trying.
6. Breathe in warm steam
Inhaling warm steam can help moisturize the airways and reduce irritation.You can use a humidifier or make your own steam.
To do this, pour hot water into a bowl, position your face above it, then cover your head with a towel so that steam doesn’t escape.Breathe slowly for a few minutes.
7. Try aromatherapy
Some essential oils such as eucalyptus, peppermint, holy basil, or thyme can help relieve dry coughs.
Use a diffuser to spread aromas throughout the room, or mix essential oils with a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
These are a number of simple ways to deal with stubborn dry coughs.If the cough does not go away for more than two weeks or is accompanied by serious symptoms such as shortness of breath and high fever, you should immediately consult a doctor.
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