Are you tormented by the fact that the cough does not go away? Are you tired of constant sore throat? Do you have difficulty breathing? This ailment can and should be fought! So what is a cough?
Coughing is a natural protective reaction (reflex) of the body to any stimulus that impedes the free passage of air, as well as to inflammation of the respiratory tract. Lingering (long) is called a cough that lasts more than 4-8 weeks. Such a cough does not pass quickly, because it can be one of the signs of dangerous diseases such as bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma and lung cancer. If the cough does not go away for a month, visit a TB doctor first. According to statistics, approximately 20% of the adult population suffers from a cough lasting 3-4 weeks, or even more, which is a serious reason for an immediate visit to the doctor, because it is not so much the cough itself that needs to be treated, but the underlying disease that caused it. Fortunately, in most cases, you can successfully get rid of such a cough. Many drugs are sold over the counter and can be taken without consulting a doctor.
And if the cough persists even after a course of treatment? You can also use folk remedies. There are many methods to deal with this painful symptom.
To relieve cough, sputum-thinning agents must be used. A great way is to drink plenty of hot water. In addition, saline gargle helps a lot . To prepare it, stir a little salt in warm water. Gargle with solution every hour. This procedure enhances expectoration, and the lungs will work at full strength. Use products whose effect is to expand the airways. Medicines with a bronchodilator effect can accelerate the process of cleansing the bronchi. Being in a room with dry air negatively affects the lungs, irritating them and intensifying unpleasant symptoms, the cough does not go away and is aggravated. Therefore, breathe humidified air, as it penetrates the lungs more easily. One of the best ways to deal with a protracted cough is to use essential oils. With their help (in the form of inhalations), unpleasant symptoms can be significantly alleviated. Their use enhances expectoration. It is necessary to choose oils that will soften the mucous membrane of the airways and contribute to the separation of sputum. These oils include benzoic resin and lavender or marjoram oil, as well as frankincense. In pharmacies, you can buy a ready-made mixture for inhalation.
To soften the cough, you can take honey mixed with a little onion or garlic. A very effective, but not very pleasant way. If you smoke, then to relieve the protracted cough, you should abandon this addiction. A dry cough does not go away due to a temporary cessation of smoking, try to exclude it from your life. And the risk of cancer will decrease. When the cough becomes easier, you should not return to your previous diet, if it included the consumption of a lot of sweets, dairy products, starchy foods (cakes and rolls), such a diet lowers the body's resistance to infection, reduces immunity and allows the cough to last. In the case when the cough stubbornly does not want to stop, especially when it comes to the child, professional help is needed.
The doctor will justify the need for an additional examination, prescribe medications suitable for you, and explain preventive measures. And, if you carefully follow his recommendations, then the chance that the cough will leave you is quite high.