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How to Stop Coughing

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Summary: Stopping a cough or scratchy throat can take drinking tea with honey or common cough drops and syrups. Avoid stifling coughs or trying not to cough and ease a hoarse throat with health information from a practicing nurse in this free video on health answers.

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By Dan Carlson
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Dan Carlson has a degree in practical nursing, and he is a board-licensed practical nurse out of Minnesota. Carlson has worked in every aspect of care for the elderly and handicapped....read more

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"You find yourself with a cough and you need a way to get rid of it, there's certain little things that you can do. This is how to stop coughing. I'm Dan Carlson. I'm a nurse. There is certain things like increasing your fluids and stuff that'll provide you with a more softer, less dry throat. What you're going to want to look at is certain medicines like cough syrups and maybe sucking on a lozenge will help. Tea helps a lot or maybe honey and a spoonful, honey will help soothe the cough and the throat. What you need to realize though is a cough is a natural way to expel certain germs and phlegm from the throat so don't try to not cough all the time. Sometimes it is beneficial. If you find yourself with a persistent cough and you can't seem to get rid of it, you may want to consult a physician regarding that because it could be a more serious situation that you need to take care of immediately. That is how to stop coughing. I'm Dan Carlson."

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