Tips to stop coughing?

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isabelaa	ugh i had the dreaded cold last week with the cough for 2 weeks. Ricola cough drops Cool mist humidifier Cough suppression cough Syrup I would also recommend to take something that will make you sleepy at night so you can get a good night's rest Lots of clear liquids Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

thatsreallycrazy5	Try cough drops, steam from a shower (or boil a pot of water and breathe in the steam), cough syrups, lemon/honey water, things like that. Or, where you say that there IS mucus in there, perhaps try a medication called an expectorant -- it will not stop you from coughing immediately, but it'll help Loosen the phlegm (mucus) in your lungs, so that after you expel it by coughing it up, you'll stop coughing. Good luck and feel better! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

champagne	A teaspoon of honey usually soothes a little Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

preston e	buy some cough drops or goto the clinic and see if you have mono Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shelli2001	I read bananas and of course tea with honey. Also cough medicine with expectorant. Sounds very painful. good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

meekaila	Treatment of a cough generally involves addressing the condition causing it. An acute infection such as pneumonia may require antibiotics, an asthma-induced cough may be treated with the use of bronchodialators, or an antihistamine may be administered in the case of an allergy. Physicians prefer not to suppress a productive cough, since it aids the body in clearing respiratory system of infective agents and irritants. However, cough medicines may be given if the patient cannot rest because of the cough or if the cough is not productive, as is the case with most coughs associated with colds or flu. The two types of drugs used to treat coughs are Antitussives and expectorants. Many health practitioners advise increasing fluids and breathing in warm, humidified air as ways of loosening chest congestion. Others recommend hot tea flavored with honey as a temporary home remedy for coughs caused by colds or flu. Various vitamins, such as vitamin C, may be helpful in preventing or treating conditions (including colds and flu) that lead to coughs. Avoiding of mucous-producing foods can be effective in healing a cough condition. These mucous-producing foods can vary, based on individual intolerance, but dairy products are a major mucous-producing food for most people. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mryburkhart	try honey and lemmon juice. or put vicks on neck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

doretasn_	you could always try sipping quite hot tea with honey an lemon... i think this will help a lot! get well soon =-* Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tnt4all	tablespoon honey teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon whiskey mix drink sleep well Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hiding1959	hard candy, cough drops, frequent sips of room temperature beverages but WHY are you coughing? Allergies, someone'sperfume,aftershave,faulty heating system? You could have a curable medical problem- check it out! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Northern Lad	http://www.doctoryourself.com/coughing.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dr_emmett_l_brown1885	water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ari	visit a doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DolceVita	sorry bout dat. when i have tickly cough i do the following: whatever comes up when you cough, go to the bathroom and spit it out. even small amounts of saliva (sorry to be crass) take covonia cough medecine. there is one for tickly cough drink plenty of liquids, especiaally warm drinks. Adding honey and lemon is also effective. The honey and lemon will also help ease the discomfort Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mack Bolan	There is a product by Zicam (its a Spray) that works wonders, it won't interact with any drugs that I'm aware of, however check with your doctor first. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gixerbry	This may sound weird, but its something Ive done for years and its never failed me or my family. Try a sip or two of babies gripe water - works a treat. Honestly, give it a try and let me know how you get on... Get well soon. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Curt	Use Delsum. I think I spelled it right. It is a miracle cough Suppressant. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JenaMarie	Eat honey or drink it in hot water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

darkdiva	There is a 12-hour cough Suppressant. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

graphix	make some Garlic bread, Garlic helps you breathe Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Eric in MN	Psuedo-Ephedrine based cold medicines work nicely to relief that crappy tight lunged feeling. Chamomile tea helps soften the throat and take away the itch to cough. Also, excercising can help you get healthier faster. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jak Darktent	Go to sleep. you very rarely cough in your sleep, not a great help, but a fact. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Robert B	Lean forward when you cough puts pressure on your lungs to expell the contents. This takes the pressure off of your back so it will not hurt. Breath with you lips pursed when sitting and this helps alleviate pressure. Have someone gently beat on your back with thier palms so it breaks up the junk in your lungs and chest. Honey lemon and warm tea for the calmin affects. Deep breaths every two hours. Increase your fluids. I am a nurse hope this helps a little. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Wide Awake	Well, some main ideas for you. 1) Take a cough Suppressant or related medication. (You probably already knew this one.) 2) Make sure you are not dehydrated. Up your fluid intake. 3) For a single cough, like when you are singing or giving a presentation, press the end of your tongue against the roof of your mouth and move it back and forth, back to front. This can suppress the momentary cough urge. I think it also helps distract you away from the urge to cough for a bit. I learned this second one from several voice teachers and musical theater/opera performers. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

silverearth1	cough drops or what my Grandma used to make for me was a cup of hot milk with 2 spoons full of honey in it . Goes down very nice and coats your throat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Darkestsniper	first of all, know what causes the coughing in the first place....for me, one of the main thing that causes coughin is orange juice...then DO NOT USE soft drinks to calm our coughing....take some medicene....prospan or amedramine is what i use then, drink lots of lukewarm to hot water it calm your throte muscles down... and lastly get some rest.... ( Ginger tea work for some people kind of aggrvates the cough in others, so its up to u) drinking hot fluids generaly does the trick....err...if you can try not to think about your coughin that works too :P Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sean c	hold your breath when u feel u need to coff Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

whitecloud	mixture from a chemist ,not the cheep stuff either ,and keep your rooms in the house at the same tempture,,change can cause you to cough more ,,plenty of vitamin C as this will help your body ment itself faster ,,,if you have an inhalor take it ,it can help calm it down ,,keep dust down ,wet wipe stop it going back in the air ,,other than that you will just have to keep your self calm ,as moving around to much can start it off ,rest ,,, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

surfinnorcal77	Drink lots of water, and make you you drink at least 2 - cups of hot tea with Honey. Coughing starts because a part of the throat is dry or irritated. The water keeps in moist and the Honey in the tea coats the throat for temporary relief Hope this helps Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nicola L	chocolate stops coughing - honestly it does - stange but true! I'd spend the evening nibbling a bar of dairy milk. Alternatively, buy a pack of cattargh pastilles, they're strong and revolting but do help you to stop coughing. To soothe your sore throat, chew on some fresh Ginger. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No