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2. Avoid Toxins

Eliminating household toxins and improving the quality of air may help ease breathing. Toxins can be found in chemical laden cleansers, bleaches, detergents, and air fresheners. Replace these products with chemical-free brands that do not contain irritants. Also, aim for chemical-free body products and makeup as these can also be aggravating when inhaled. Improve indoor air quality by vacuuming often and distilling essential oils, which have soothing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The best essential oils to distil for a cough are lavender, lemon, peppermint, tea tree oil, oregano, and eucalyptus oil.

1. Natural Remedies

Adding antitussive herbs to the diet can help improve respiratory health. Demulcent herbs help soothe irritated lung tissue and damaged airway passages. Expectorant herbs can help loosen up mucus, and antimicrobial herbs help fight infections. Licorice root is one herb that contains almost all of these properties. It is available in tea or tablet form. Lobelia has also been shown to clear the airways and promote respiratory health. Supplementing with serrapeptase enzymes has been shown to break up scar tissue, which may help reverse smoker’s lung damage.