WHOOPS! WHOOPS! Thought I had rolled down the stairs / bumped over something? No! I just have a bad cough. COUGH? Then why such a funny sound? Well, I’ve covered my mouth while coughing. Why, so It is essential, as it is the most vital mode of transport for the germs / organisms who cause diseases. A Contagious Obstinate Unbiased Gruesome Hurricane (COUGH) is experienced by every individual.
But, cough might prove useful at times! Am I sounding wierd? Not really. It removes the dust and foreign particles from the airway or nasal pathway, similar to the filmy heroes who remove the bad men. This great hero attacked me once and my son also started coughing. I just remembered that it was contagious. Yes, it is. But little did I realize that he was trying to mimic me. That just brings something to my mind. Cough can be Voluntary / Involuntary. It occurs usually as a result of respiratory tract infection / irritation.
Well, the aetiology seem to be of a wide range smoking, allergy (pollen, dust, room freshener, perfumes etc.), medicines, acid reflux etc.
Nature Cures!
Natural remedies prove to be safe, non-toxic and most importantly inexpensive with lesser side effects.
Try these simple remedies.
- Equal amounts of honey and onion juice is effective.
- Roasted and powdered turmeric root has an effect.
- Chewing of rock candy, cardamom/clove and raisins provides relief.
- A hot tea with honey acts as a temporary remedy.
- Soaked and dehusked almonds taken twice a day proves good.
- A teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk relieves cough.
- Gargling twice a day with rock salt in warm water brings a noticeable relief.
