A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and
irritants such as dust or smoke. It's rarely a sign of anything
serious.
A "dry cough" means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A "chesty cough" means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways.
Most coughs clear up within three weeks and don't require any treatment. For more persistent coughs, it's a good idea to see your GP so they can investigate the cause.
Treatment isn't always necessary for mild, short-term coughs because it's likely to be a viral infection that will get better on its own within a few weeks. You can look after yourself at home by resting, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking painkillers.
A homemade remedy containing whisky, honey and lemon is likely to be just as useful and safer to take. Honey shouldn't be given to babies under the age of one because of the risk of infant botulism.
Whisky is considered a very popular cough and cold remedy. The mix is believed to relieve congestion, soothe the throat and relax the body. Whisky helps you sleep while the honey and lemon soothe your throat.
Ingredients
1 cup of hot water
1 herbal/green tea bag
30 ml of whisky
1 tbs of honey
1 tbs of lemon juice
How to prepare
** Have it once a day before bed time
The method posted is as per individual belief and depends from person to person. However it's recommended to try by consulting your doctor.
The blog has no responsibility for any circumstances happening to your body. Please do as per your own risk
A "dry cough" means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A "chesty cough" means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways.
Most coughs clear up within three weeks and don't require any treatment. For more persistent coughs, it's a good idea to see your GP so they can investigate the cause.
Treatment isn't always necessary for mild, short-term coughs because it's likely to be a viral infection that will get better on its own within a few weeks. You can look after yourself at home by resting, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking painkillers.
A homemade remedy containing whisky, honey and lemon is likely to be just as useful and safer to take. Honey shouldn't be given to babies under the age of one because of the risk of infant botulism.
Whisky is considered a very popular cough and cold remedy. The mix is believed to relieve congestion, soothe the throat and relax the body. Whisky helps you sleep while the honey and lemon soothe your throat.
Ingredients
1 cup of hot water
1 herbal/green tea bag
30 ml of whisky
1 tbs of honey
1 tbs of lemon juice
How to prepare
- In a cup add hot water
- Add honey
- Add lemon juice
- Mix well and drink
** Have it once a day before bed time
The method posted is as per individual belief and depends from person to person. However it's recommended to try by consulting your doctor.
The blog has no responsibility for any circumstances happening to your body. Please do as per your own risk