How to Stop Coughing Attacks
Coughing attacks may strike at any time, especially when you are suffering from a cold or flu. Preparing yourself for the occasional coughing attack may be the best way for you to deal with the problem. Carry cough lozenges, inhalers and allergy medicine in your purse or car so that you have everything you need on hand when a coughing attack strikes.
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Instructions
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Suck a cough suppressant lozenge slowly. Depending on the severity of your coughing attack and the reason you have it, cough suppressant lozenges give hours of relief.
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Step out of the room in which you are having your coughing attack and into a cooler atmosphere. Loosen tight and restrictive clothing such as neck ties or high-button shirts.
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Breathe slowly through your nose to try to control the cough. When the cough has lessened in severity, drink a warm drink such as a cup of tea to soothe your throat and quiet the cough.
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Note that allergies may bring on excessive coughing attacks. Take allergy medication during allergy season and visit your doctor for tests to pinpoint exactly to what you are allergic.
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Take 1 tsp. of honey as an effective cough remedy. As well as being antibacterial, honey coats the throat eliminating the scratchy feeling of a cough.
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Stay out of smoky rooms and places where there are particulates floating around in the air. Smoke, particulates and other sources of airborne irritants are known to affect the lungs and the ability to breathe. Pet dander may also cause coughing attacks.
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Tips & Warnings
As soon as you feel that familiar itch in your throat, suck on some hard candy or a cough lozenge. Coughing attacks are sometimes due to asthma and may be life-threatening in certain cases. An inhaler may be prescribed by the doctor for you to use when experiencing an attack. The inhaler quickly opens your airways allowing you to breathe.
A persistent cough may mean you are suffering other health issues. See your doctor for a check-up as soon as possible.
