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How do I stop coughing?
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thefrogprincess
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I agree that suppresants aren't a great idea, but I know that when I get that kind of cough I can't sleep at all! You need rest to help you beat your cold so if you have to take something then make sure its not for more than a night or two and don't take a suppressant during the day. A hot shower or bath always works for me, the steam soothes your throat and help clear out your sinuses if that is an issue. You can put a little eucaliptus (sp??) oil in your bath water or drip it in the corners of the shower, it has a menthol effect. Plus when you get real warm and then start to cool off again your body naturally gets drowsy.
Peppermint feels good on your throat because menthol is derived from peppermint, its just A LOT more powerful. So you get some relief without the medicine taste.
Peppermint feels good on your throat because menthol is derived from peppermint, its just A LOT more powerful. So you get some relief without the medicine taste.
thefrogprincess
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I agree that suppresants aren't a great idea, but I know that when I get that kind of cough I can't sleep at all! You need rest to help you beat your cold so if you have to take something then make sure its not for more than a night or two and don't take a suppressant during the day. A hot shower or bath always works for me, the steam soothes your throat and help clear out your sinuses if that is an issue. You can put a little eucaliptus (sp??) oil in your bath water or drip it in the corners of the shower, it has a menthol effect. Plus when you get real warm and then start to cool off again your body naturally gets drowsy.
Peppermint feels good on your throat because menthol is derived from peppermint, its just A LOT more powerful. So you get some relief without the medicine taste.
Peppermint feels good on your throat because menthol is derived from peppermint, its just A LOT more powerful. So you get some relief without the medicine taste.
thefrogprincess
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I agree that suppresants aren't a great idea, but I know that when I get that kind of cough I can't sleep at all! You need rest to help you beat your cold so if you have to take something then make sure its not for more than a night or two and don't take a suppressant during the day. A hot shower or bath always works for me, the steam soothes your throat and help clear out your sinuses if that is an issue. You can put a little eucaliptus (sp??) oil in your bath water or drip it in the corners of the shower, it has a menthol effect. Plus when you get real warm and then start to cool off again your body naturally gets drowsy.
Peppermint feels good on your throat because menthol is derived from peppermint, its just A LOT more powerful. So you get some relief without the medicine taste.
Peppermint feels good on your throat because menthol is derived from peppermint, its just A LOT more powerful. So you get some relief without the medicine taste.
athanmiddleton
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(22, 22, 24); font-family: 'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); ">Drink a lot of liquids and fluids. Your body uses these fluids to help in sorting toxins and wastes. A very effective way on how to stop a cough is my keeping your throat moist with water and juices such as orange juice. Orange juice is a rich source of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(22, 22, 24); font-family: 'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><br></div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.howtostopacough.org" title="how to Stop a Cough" target="">How to Stop a Cough</a></font>
athanmiddleton
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(22, 22, 24); font-family: 'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); ">Drink a lot of liquids and fluids. Your body uses these fluids to help in sorting toxins and wastes. A very effective way on how to stop a cough is my keeping your throat moist with water and juices such as orange juice. Orange juice is a rich source of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(22, 22, 24); font-family: 'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><br><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.howtostopacough.org" title="how to Stop a Cough" target="">How to Stop a Cough</a></font>
athanmiddleton
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(22, 22, 24); font-family: 'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); ">Drink a lot of liquids and fluids. Your body uses these fluids to help in sorting toxins and wastes. A very effective way on how to stop a cough is my keeping your throat moist with water and juices such as orange juice. Orange juice is a rich source of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(22, 22, 24); font-family: 'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); "><br><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'lucida grande', Verdana, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.howtostopacough.org" title="how to Stop a Cough" target="">How to Stop a Cough</a></font>
musclemania70
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I will take Ambien-lowest dose and cut the pill in half.
musclemania70
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I will take Ambien-lowest dose and cut the pill in half.
musclemania70
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I will take Ambien-lowest dose and cut the pill in half.
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DebbieS
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Been coughing up a storm this last week, it's been torturous. My sinus infection went to my lungs and then I got my husband's cold.
Swallowing 2 spoons of honey finally let me sleep. Thank you G-d!
Swallowing 2 spoons of honey finally let me sleep. Thank you G-d!
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DebbieS
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Been coughing up a storm this last week, it's been torturous. My sinus infection went to my lungs and then I got my husband's cold.
Swallowing 2 spoons of honey finally let me sleep. Thank you G-d!
Swallowing 2 spoons of honey finally let me sleep. Thank you G-d!
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DebbieS
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Been coughing up a storm this last week, it's been torturous. My sinus infection went to my lungs and then I got my husband's cold.
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<br />Swallowing 2 spoons of honey finally let me sleep. Thank you G-d!
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<br />Swallowing 2 spoons of honey finally let me sleep. Thank you G-d!
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windex125
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I sometimes use a teaspoon of honey, but when the seasons chg like now I sound like a seal and it goes on and on sometimes to the point of vomiting. But I do use a suppressant when needed and I also use Ambien at night. I want my quality of life to be as good as I can get it now. I am not worried abt long time effect down the line. I want to be comfortable now and feel as best as I can. I also use Clartin during this time and it helps with the dry hacking. Good Luck and use what you have to be comfortable, that is most important. Pat-56/CF
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windex125
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I sometimes use a teaspoon of honey, but when the seasons chg like now I sound like a seal and it goes on and on sometimes to the point of vomiting. But I do use a suppressant when needed and I also use Ambien at night. I want my quality of life to be as good as I can get it now. I am not worried abt long time effect down the line. I want to be comfortable now and feel as best as I can. I also use Clartin during this time and it helps with the dry hacking. Good Luck and use what you have to be comfortable, that is most important. Pat-56/CF
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windex125
Guest
I sometimes use a teaspoon of honey, but when the seasons chg like now I sound like a seal and it goes on and on sometimes to the point of vomiting. But I do use a suppressant when needed and I also use Ambien at night. I want my quality of life to be as good as I can get it now. I am not worried abt long time effect down the line. I want to be comfortable now and feel as best as I can. I also use Clartin during this time and it helps with the dry hacking. Good Luck and use what you have to be comfortable, that is most important. Pat-56/CF
When coughing interrupts my sleep, I take cough medicine and double up on my hypertonic the next day. When I lose sleep, I tend to go downhill FAST, so sleep is really important for me. I've tried honey and other natural remedies and unfortunately nothing really works for me other than the cough meds. Luckily I only have to resort to that a few times a year.
When coughing interrupts my sleep, I take cough medicine and double up on my hypertonic the next day. When I lose sleep, I tend to go downhill FAST, so sleep is really important for me. I've tried honey and other natural remedies and unfortunately nothing really works for me other than the cough meds. Luckily I only have to resort to that a few times a year.
When coughing interrupts my sleep, I take cough medicine and double up on my hypertonic the next day. When I lose sleep, I tend to go downhill FAST, so sleep is really important for me. I've tried honey and other natural remedies and unfortunately nothing really works for me other than the cough meds. Luckily I only have to resort to that a few times a year.