Coughing or whooping cough can be defined as a sudden and often repetitive reflex action aimed at keeping the throat and airways clean and clear of foreign particles, microbes, secretions, and irritants. This article briefly outlines cough causes, symptoms, and some of the best and most effective ways to relieve cough and throat irritation.
One may have a dry cough or may even cough up sputum. The cough can be a barking cough or a hacking cough with respect to the sound made when coughing. Drinking water or using a steam vaporizer provides sudden relief from coughing. The cough can be quite annoying at times. There is a type of cough called psychogenic cough. It is not based on any physical disease. Whooping cough is a type that occurs periodically in episodes.
Causes
1. asthma
2. Tuberculosis
3. Common cold
4. Sinus infection
5. Hodgkin’s disease
6. Allergies
7. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
8. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
9. Excessive smoking
10. Choking
11. Heart failure
12. Throat disorders
13. Under the impact of certain drugs such as ACE inhibitors.
14. Serious illness such as lung cancer.
Symptoms
1. Production of sputum or phlegm
2. Breast bread
3. Wheezing
4. Chills
5. Difficulty breathing
6. Night sweatshirts
7. Symptoms of reflux
8. Sore throat
9. Headache
10. Fatigue
11. Fever
12. Loss of appetite
13. Earache
14. Back pain
Home remedies for cough
Below are some simple home remedies for cough that provide natural relief from pain and discomfort. These remedies are herbal and safe and can be easily taken at home.
1. Ginger is an effective cough remedy. Inhibits throat irritation. One can consume a few pieces of freshly grated ginger daily to relieve cough.
2. Chewing holy basil leaves also helps control annoying cough.
3. Taking two teaspoons of slightly warm honey is an effective home remedy for cough.
4. A concoction prepared by boiling extracts of ginger and garlic and cloves in water is very effective in treating coughs. The syrup can be taken three times a day for good results.
5. One or two teeth can be kept in the mouth and sucked gently to avoid irritation of the throat followed by paroxysms of coughing.
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Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide health advice and is for general information only. The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following the instructions on home remedies in this article.
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