What can I take for a cold and cough?
Cold remedies that work
- Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. ...
- Rest. Your body needs rest to heal.
- Soothe a sore throat. ...
- Combat stuffiness. ...
- Relieve pain. ...
- Sip warm liquids. ...
- Try honey. ...
- Add moisture to the air.
What is the home remedy for cold and cough?
Here, we look at 12 of these remedies in more detail.
- Honey tea. Share on Pinterest A popular home remedy for coughs is mixing honey with warm water. .
- Ginger. Ginger may ease a dry or asthmatic cough, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. .
- Fluids. .
- Steam. .
- Marshmallow root. .
- Salt-water gargle. .
- Bromelain. .
- Thyme.
Which tablet is best for cough?
| Best medicine for dry cough | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mucinex (guaifenesin) | Expectorant | One 1200 mg extended-release tablet taken every 12 hours |
| Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) | Nasal decongestant | One 30 mg tablet every four to six hours |
