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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
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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. 
 

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