How to Get Rid of Chest Congestion and a Cough
Coughing is your body's way of telling you that you have an infection, irritation or inflammation of your upper respiratory tract (airways, trachea and lungs). Sometimes the coughing can get out of control even after the infection or allergy has been taken care of. Constant coughing can be very bothersome and tiring.
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Drink peppermint tea in the morning. Its ingredients suppress the cough reflex while soothing the throat. Do not add sweeteners like sugar and honey, since they can aggravate your condition.
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Take echinacea tablets. Coughs are usually accompanied by bacterial infection. Echinacea works as a natural antibacterial and antiviral remedy. It boosts your immune system, immediately preventing the spread of microorganisms. The standard recommendation is two tablets a day; follow the instructions on the box.
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Swallow wild cherry-bark syrup. Unlike over-the-counter syrups, this syrup is all natural. It works by forcing mucus out without overdrying your throat. You will also feel a soothing coolness in your throat that will last for a few hours.
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Consume slippery-elm bark tablets twice daily. This herb coats the throat, soothing the itchiness and preventing your mucus membranes from drying up. Take the tablet at the onset of the cough, as the herbs work immediately.
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Drink ginger tea at night before going to bed. The strong spicy substances in ginger act as an expectorant. If you can't prepare ginger tea, eat natural ginger candy, which has the same effect.
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