The Most Effective Chronic Cough Remedies

Take A Hot Shower

Hot showers do not just feel good; they also create steam needed to clear congestion and loosen up mucus. Turn the hot water on, close the doors and windows and leave the exhaust fan off to create a steamy room. Even sitting in the bathroom for ten minutes while the shower is on and steam is going will provide relief. Individuals can kick up their remedy even more if they use peppermint essential oil and inhale it along with the steam. However, some evidence indicates individuals with asthma should avoid using a hot shower to reduce coughing as the steam could actually exacerbate their condition.

Homemade Cough Drops

Cough drops are a great way to relieve coughing, but many store-bought cough drops are full of sugar and chemicals that can not only further irritate the throat, but are also not as effective or as healthy as they claim to be (in part due to the sugar content). Individuals can make their own cough drops by whipping half a cup of coconut oil in a blender, adding half a cup of raw honey, a teaspoon of ground organic cinnamon, and one to two drops of thyme or peppermint essential oil. They should then pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for about twenty minutes until they are hard. The cough drops should be stored in the refrigerator.