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What Is Good Home Remedy For Cough And Congestion?
Question: Hi... What s good home remedy for cough n congestion?
Brief Answer:
Natural remedies for cough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
The natural remedies for cough and congestion are :
- Increased water intake and also other fluids like soups, warm tea etc. These will diluted the mucous secretions.
- Inhaling the steam will decrease sinus congestion.
- To decrease irritation of throat, tea with honey will help.
- By adding moisture to the air with humidifier cough can be decreased.
- Changing the position of sleeping from supine to semi - recumbent position by keeping pillows under head and back cough can be decreased in nights .
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.
Natural remedies for cough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
The natural remedies for cough and congestion are :
- Increased water intake and also other fluids like soups, warm tea etc. These will diluted the mucous secretions.
- Inhaling the steam will decrease sinus congestion.
- To decrease irritation of throat, tea with honey will help.
- By adding moisture to the air with humidifier cough can be decreased.
- Changing the position of sleeping from supine to semi - recumbent position by keeping pillows under head and back cough can be decreased in nights .
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.
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