How often and how long should I use the household remedies?
The above mentioned household remedies can be used several times a day without any problems. Especially the drinking of tea is very important and may take place as often as desired during the day. The household remedies can also be used over several days without hesitation.
The application should always be adapted to the symptoms, but a sufficient amount of drinking is always important regardless. In case of possible intolerances or allergic reactions, the application should of course be interrupted. If the cough subsides, the use of household remedies can be reduced accordingly.
What should be avoided?
In order to avoid coughing or not to aggravate it any further, the mucous membranes should not be allowed to dry out. For this reason, especially in the winter months, for example, care should be taken to ensure a sufficiently high level of humidity in the rooms, especially the bedroom. A water bowl can help here. Furthermore, the circulation of cold drinks should be avoided, as this additionally reduces the blood circulation of the mucous membranes and can worsen the cough. If cough triggers are known, they should be avoided accordingly.
Treatment of the disease only with home remedies or only as supportive therapy?
Whether or not a cough can only be treated with home remedies depends strongly on the type of cough and its cause. In the case of an occasional cough that can be associated with a cold or a certain irritation, the use of household remedies is usually sufficient. If it is a severe cough, which comes back again and again and is accompanied by pain, a doctor should be consulted and a therapy should be carried out according to the cause. The line here is often not easy to draw and is at the discretion of the person affected. In case of ambiguities or symptoms, such as shortness of breath or strong sputum, a doctor should always be consulted for advice.
