I am suffering from dry cough last week nd it sometimes chest pains. Can you suggest something.

Dr. Garima SharmaGeneral Physician8yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user, A dry cough is certainly a painful infection because your throat is stopped producing phlegm and without it, the throat becomes dry and irritating. It is something that can damage the tissues. Thankfully, there is a moderate, possible cure you can use to prevent a dry cough now we?re talking about home remedies that have all the aspects that have been utilized for a long time on to treat this throat issues. 1. Garlic - Garlic is an excellent natural remedy for dry cough, as its antibacterial properties help to relieve many ailments throughout the body, including the respiratory tract. It is a very effective remedy for unclogging the bronchial tubes. First, crush ten garlic cloves and place in a cup of olive oil to soak overnight. The next day, strain the liquid and put in a closed container. Take one tablespoon daily on an empty stomach until finished. You?ll notice results after the first few tablespoons. 2. Eucalyptus and Lemon Vapor - Vapor or mist is great for eliminating phlegm and one of your best allies in unclogging bronchial tubes and eliminating cough. To make a vapor bath, boil a liter of water with eucalyptus and lemon leaves. You can also use the juice of several lemons instead. It?s ready when it starts boiling. Lower the heat and cover your head with a towel and, taking care not to burn yourself, Place your head over the container and rising steam. The towel will make it easier to breathe in the vapors and unclog the bronchi to put an end to that cough. 3. Drink plenty of liquids, but they should be at room temperature; you shouldn?t be drinking anything cold. 4. If the cough hasn?t cleared up after a week, you should consult a doctor. Don?t leave it to the last minute (complications often develop). Seek urgent medical attention if the cough is accompanied by fever, chest pains, or if you have difficulty breathing, 5. Boil a cup of water with three tablespoons of linseed for five minutes. Remove from heat and add some lemon juice and a tablespoon of honey. It should be taken 3 times a day. 6. Turmeric - Add turmeric powder into hot water of a bowl, add black pepper. Boil the thing again for just a couple of minutes. Add a tablespoon of honey. Drink the mixture after brushing daily, this will show a tremendous improvement in your health, especially, persistent cough is brought down, and it is assured to be a healthy cure for a cough. You can also add up cinnamon sticks for flavor and also to create a detox effect in the body. Detox treatment is a great need at this time of a dry cough. To state extensively, accumulation of foreign material is the primary cause of coughs and all. Hope this helps. Good Luck.  

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