Suggestion for a dry cough remedy....

Philippines
April 22, 2011 5:53pm CST
I've been coughing for 2 days, I had a dry cough i can't resist coughing..i tried already a cough capsule to get rid of it, and also a lemon jouice for thingking it helps. this is start when I got busy working I forgot to dry out my wet clothes I'm wearing or change.
5 responses
• Philippines
22 Apr 11
Coughing is a natural response of the body if there is any irritant in your windpipe. I recommend checking the label of the medicine you take. There are cough medicines that promotes coughing to expectorate the mucus that is irritating your windpipe. Since you have a dry cough ask for antitussive medicine rather than expectorants (medicines that promote coughing). Antitussive medicine works primarily to alleviate coughing symptoms. If that dry cough turns to the kind with phlegm try drinking lots of warm water. Water is the best medicine for expectorating mucus that is somewhat hard to cough out. If your cough is coupled with fever, body aches, lost of energy, I would suggest its best to have a check up with your doctor. And always remember that if your cough has been there for more than two weeks,be it dry or with phlegm, consult a doctor.
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
i don't have fever, just a cough... thanks for advice
@Kirinx (1688)
• United States
26 Apr 11
Well my mom always says that making tea with lemon and honey will sooze any sore throat or cold.keep drinking this mixture and your cough should be gone before you know it.
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
I just drink plenty of water. I took herbal medicine "Ascof" really works for me.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
22 Apr 11
I do get sore throat and dry cough problem once in a while. I take the medicine Benalyn ( the spelling may be wrong ) when I get that, and it works very well for me. After a couple of doses , the coughing goes away. You might want to ask your doctor about that. Just a suggestion !
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Hello kabayan! When I have cough,I just usually drink water and it really helps especially when I'm outside and I can't stop coughing. I do not immediately drink medicine for it as I know it will be cured anyway by water. You can try it friend! Just a few reminders,don't eat sweets,it triggers coughing. And also cold drinks. Hope you're cough will be cured soon! See yah!