Get Rid off a Dry Cough !

Dry coughs can be terribly irritating and painful. Although it may seem normal it can be the symptom of a deadly disease. However dry coughs can be treated naturally.

Here are some Tips :

1.Keep your throat moist. Drink lots of hot or lukewarm water as cold water can make your cough worse.

2. Soothe your throat with honey. The waxy texture of honey will moisten your tonsils.

3. Essential oil is an alternative for honey. Drink a tablespoon of oil. Olive oil is suitable for this.

4.Drink hot soup or tea. The steam from the soup or tea will help open the upper respiratory membranes.

5.Eucalyptusoil has soothing and nose unblocking properties. Since you cant use it directly on the skin in its concentrated form just pour a couple of drops on the pillow you sleep on. The smell will help keep your nose unblocked all night.

6.Eat a quarter teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg (Jajikaya  in telugu) the first thing in the morning. Don't eat or drink anything for 15 minutes after you eat the nutmeg powder.

7. Ginger is a hot spice that is very effective in the treatment of congestion. A cup of hot ginger tea will help to loosen thickened mucus and phlegm within the respiratory system so that it can be easily expelled when the person coughs.

8. Use a humidifier. This too will moisten your tonsils and soothe your cough.

9. you need to avoid all canned and processed foods. Next, you will need to avoid foods that may aggravate your condition - ice creams, carbonated drinks, and sour foods like vinegar and pickles will have to go. 

10. In case your cough persists or if it becomes worse in time, or if you develop a fever, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

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