How to Cure a Dry Cough

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Cure a Dry Cough

There are a few reasons that cause a dry cough. A dry cough is a cough that has no mucous in it. The main reason is due to a rapid change in air temperature. Here are a few more reasons you may have a dry cough. I will also tell you how cure it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Milk
Honey
Salt
Ginger
Warm water
Almond Butter

Step 1

Allergies

Some dry coughs can be brought on by allergies by irritants such as smoke, pet dander, household chemicals, dust, or pollen.
Step 2

Ginger Root

To cure a dry cough try eating raw ginger. This is one of the best remedies for a dry cough. Add a little bit of salt and chew on the ginger for as long as you can. If you have trouble eating ginger get some ginger extract and mix it with honey. Take this 4 to 5 times a day to help relieve a dry cough. Also, try drinking ginger tea.throughout the day.
Step 3

Gargle with Salt Water

Gargle with salt and water. Use lukewarm water and add some salt. Then gargle with it. This is very effective against a dry cough.
Step 4

Honey and Milk Before Bed

Honey is an amazing remedy used for centuries. Heat up some milk and add some honey and drink it before you go to bed. This gives you instant relief from a dry cough and helps you sleep through the night.
Step 5

Almond Butter

Almonds butter is very effective against a dry cough. Eat a tablespoon of almond butter at every meal throughout the day to help cure the cough.
Step 6

Elevate your Head while Sleeping

Keep you head elevated at night when you have a dry cough and don’t use any tobacco products when you have a cough.
Step 7

Follow the advice and the remedies in this article and you will cure your dry cough.