Any home remedies for persistent cough? My father has had cough for a few months. He has tried cough syrup and honey water as well. Any thing else we should try or we should avoid to get rid of the cough?

Dr. Surya BhagwatiAyurveda31yrs exp

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Here are some easy ways to get rid of sore throat:- 1.) gargle with salt water: gargling with warm salt water can help soothe a scratchy throat. The salt pulls the mucus out of your swollen, inflamed tissue and helps relieve the discomfort. 2.) suck on a lozenge: lozenges contain menthol, an ingredient that can gently numb the tissue in your throat. This can provide you with temporary relief from burning and pain sensations. 3.) enjoy a drop of honey: warm tea that is sweetened with honey can help soothe your irritated throat. Tea also keeps you hydrated, which is another important step in treating a sore throat. 4.) stay hydrated: staying hydrated is an important part of treating a sore throat. When you?re dehydrated, your body can?t produce enough saliva and mucus to keep your throat naturally lubricated which will make the swelling and inflammation worse. 5.) use a humidifier: breathing in moist air can help soothe swollen tissue in your nose and throat. Turn on a cool mist humidifier to increase the amount of moisture in your room. 6.) go for a steam shower: breath in the steam from a warm shower to help reduce swelling and ease the pain of a sore throat. 7.) raise your head: when congestion comes with your sore throat, take an extra pillow or two under your head. The extra height will help you breathe easier. Apart from these home remedies, you can also try huff n kuff lozenges which are essentially ayurvedic healing lozenges which help treat cough and throat irritation. Formulated to make the most of the healing properties of 8 choicest herbs, chewing or sucking these dry cough medicine can help soothe the throat by providing instant relief from a cough. The synergistic effect of the herbs used to prepare this dry cough medicine helps prevent the progression of a sore throat to a cough. Moreover, the natural soothing ingredients of these tablets soothe the irritated throat lining while suppressing cough and clearing out the mucus in the airways.  

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