How to get rid of this cough?!
Question: I have had this cough for two days and it is keeping me awake. Also I have a runny nose that I have to blow at night time. Help!
Answers: I have had this cough for two days and it is keeping me awake. Also I have a runny nose that I have to blow at night time. Help!
As I am not a doctor, I am not able to diagnose your symptoms, but it does sound suspiciously like a cold to me!
Without knowing your medical history and the nature of your cough, I can not advise you specifically. I would suggest talking about the following options with your pharmacist/ chemist/ doctor/ other health provider:
* warm fluids to drink can break up any phlegm in your throat or chest and make it easier to cough up
* for coughing fits, sit in a foggy bathroom for 20min and breathe in the steam (breathing in moist, warm air can also help break up your phlegm, open our airways and make it easier to breathe)
* try sleeping with your head elevated on an extra 1 or 2 pillows - lying flat can trigger extra coughing which is why it is worse at night
* Unless you have a fever, I would sugest avoiding any medications as they often will not work with colds - only flu like symptoms.
Good luck. I hope your symptoms improve soon
Sounds like a sinus infection to me
Put vicks vapor rub on your feet and then a heavy pair of socks...... works everytime....it works for my kids very well when they get colds or any type of cough... hope you feel better... P.S. It has to be the ointment form of Vicks not the cream
Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. Check out http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/ for more remedies and information.