Excellent Home Remedies for Cough & Cold

Coughing is the most common health problem. Coughing is normally good because it clear the large breathing process but frequent coughing mostly indicates the presence of the disease. Most of the time irregular coughing indicates the respiratory tract infection but also can be triggered by smoking, chocking and air pollution. Drinking water after eating Peanuts may also cause cough.

There are plenty of medicines available in the market to prevent and course coughing but for those who prefer natural treatment and want to avoid chemicals, we have listed some home ingredients that cure coughing problem. Here are top six remedies for cough.

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1)Honey:
According to a 2007 study honey is the most effective remedies for cough. Study claims that honey work better and quicker than many medicines. By mixing honey with herbal tea or warm water and lemon it will work more effectively.

2)Probiotics:
Probiotics are the microorganisms and live bacteria that are good for your health because it gives many health benefits to human body. Probiotics don’t relive cough directly but it work on reducing chances of cold and flu. Fortified milk is the great source of probiotics.

3)Pineapple:
Normally people do not suggest pineapple as a cough remedy because they don’t know about the Bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple and according to study on medical benefits of pineapple there are evidences that pineapple is good in suppressing cough.

4)Peppermint:
Peppermint is well known for healing throats. Menthol of the peppermint sooth throats by work as decongestant. You can use by making peppermint tea or by inhaling its vapor as a steam bath.

5)Marshmallow:
Marshmallow comes from Althaea officinalis which is a plant that flowers in summer. To treat sore throats and cough marshmallow leaves and roots are famous from ancient times. There is no study to claim the effects but medical science prove it as a safe ingredient to use.

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6)Thyme:
It is a low growing plant from a mint family and is mostly use for respiratory illness. One study suggest that the essence of thyme help relive in cough. Thyme contains a compound called flavonoids that relax throats muscles and also reduce inflammation.

To prevent flu get your annual flu shot and often washes your hand as possible. You should consult a doctor in case you have developed a fever or experience chill b3ecouse these symptoms can be an indication of severe lung infection.  Seek for the medical attention in case of violent caught.

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