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COUGH
Dr. Peeyush GautamHomeopathy Doctor • 10 Years Exp.BHMS, CFN, MBA (Healthcare), Certified course in Herbal(Ayurvedic) medicine, Certificate in clinical counseling, Certificate in Reproductive Health, CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
COUGH DIETARY MANAGEMENT:
- Treat the cause.
- Have one spoon of mixture of honey and ginger powder before retiring to bed.
- Avoid food / environmental factors to which you are allergic.
- Take raw fruits and vegetables. Apple is good for cough, should consume at least one apple a day.
- Include garlic, ginger and onions in your food.
- Drink boiled mixture of - 1/2 cup water, little ginger, 2-3 leaves of sweet basil (tulsi) and mint leaves, or you can eat the raw leaves, this will boost up you immunity.
- Gargle with warm water, a pinch of salt and turmeric to sooth your throat.
- Avoid milk and milk products - cottage cheese.
- Avoid spicy food, oily food, eggs, sweets and cold refrigerated drinks.
- Avoid cold drinks, cold water, ice creams and aerated drinks.
- Avoid all food with preservatives and additives.
- Stop smoking and ingestion of alcohol.
- In case of severe pain in throat due to cough- eat soft bland food, semi solid food, soups, and boiled vegetables and fruit juices.
NOTE:
Do not self medicate.