How to Cure a Cough

There is nothing more irritating to have than a cough that won’t seem to go away. It can be the cause of embarrassment and flare up when we would least like it to- at work, on a date, at church, etc.

With the rise in the amount of pollutants now present in the air, the possible causes are wide ranging, but we have more cough cures available now as well.

During the day, our lungs and sinuses are exposed to particles of dust, fumes and germs. Our living space can be polluted with tobacco smoke, car exhaust fumes and airborne infections. With all of these pollutants, it is no small wonder that we are not constantly coughing throughout the day.

There are two main types of this condition, dry and productive. The cough is an involuntary action by the brain to clear a blockage or irritant from our airways, and as we all know, can be very forceful.

It may also be due to a viral or bacterial infection such as the flu or pneumonia- these are the productive ones that can be very irritating as we try to sleep.

For a dry cough, a simple over-the-counter medicine such as dextromethorphan can be very helpful. This drug works by blocking our bodies’ natural response to clear the lungs. For a productive kind, this is usually a sign of infection and you may want to seek doctor’s advice.

You may want to try a home remedy such as warm carrot juice or honey if you do not want to worry about the side effects of medications. Before heading to the doctor though, do your best to cure your cough at home with home remedies.

The doctor will probably give you antibiotics to cure the infection causing it and a more powerful suppressant to help you sleep in the meantime.