how to stop a cough?

Treatment for coughs

Coughs can be treated with cough medicines. Dry coughs are treated with cough suppressants (antitussives) that suppress the body's urge to cough, while productive coughs (coughs that produce phlegm) are treated with expectorants that loosen mucus from the respiratory tract.

A recent study indicates that, because of the presence of theobromine in chocolate, 50 grams of dark chocolate may be an effective treatment for a persistent cough.

Gargling with salt and warm water can also be very helpful by cutting phlegm and reducing inflammation.

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Well i had a really bad cough in school and was wheezing so i went to the nurse she said tell ur mom to take u 2 the doctor. So she really did take me. the doctor told me that i have this little cough so she has to breath in the asthma medicine/machine for a while and after thet she gave me a perscribtion that says i had 2 get a pump and take it and now i do take it and it makes me feel better. or you could also tke cough drops. Talk 2 ur doctor!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

A cough is the body's response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. Check out http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/ for more remedies and information.

My friend once had a cough for months and I recommended her to take lemon which cures her almost immediately. You can try that on its own if you are not too concern about the sour taste, else add honey.

You can also check out the following site for the remedies in detail:

Usually cough is the lasting symptom of a cold. You should inhale steam,eg eucalyptus or thyme, twice a day(one before you go to sleep). Expectorant syrups are also of benefit. Avoid irritant food like spicy. Ventilate your room with fresh air, and eat turnip if you like.

Cough is caused by a number of ailments.

It can be treated by over the counter medicines

or home remedies. More information available

at http://ailments.in/cough.html

You might be coughing because your body is trying to get rid of the plegm (snot) which has travelled down to your chest.

When you cough, you need to spit the plegm which comes up, into a tissue/ bin. Dont swallow it again.

Get rid of the cause (snot), you'll have no more effect (coughing)

If theres mucus buildup than "mucinex" will pull it all up w.o you having to cough. Once its all up, the coughing will ease up.

cough syrup

1tsp vinger

1tsp honey

cup boiling water

mix honey and vinger in water let cool so you can drink works every time