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Coughing is the bodys way of getting rid of unwanted material from the throat, lungs and upper airway. Coughing can also result from an irritated throat or airway. A cough is always considered a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease in itself. A cough can be productive, which means it produces phlegm or mucus, or unproductive, which is characterized as a dry cough with no mucus.
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Most coughs come from viral infections, such as the common cold. Some coughs stem from throat irritation or overworked vocal chords. Coughs can also be a sign of lung disease, acid reflux disease, smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies and asthma.
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Coughs can be mild or severe, chronic or intermittent, depending on the underlying condition causing the coughing. Coughs are often accompanied by wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest/rib pain, choking, heartburn, sore throat, phlegm and ear ache.
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There is no sure way to prevent a cough, but people can take measures to help reduce their risk by washing hands often during the cold and flu season, avoiding contact with people who have colds and influenza, not smoking, avoiding secondhand smoke, drinking plenty of water and getting an annual flu vaccine. Someone who contracts a condition that leads to coughing can treat his cough by increasing water intake, elevating his head with extra pillows at night, using cough drops to soothe irritated membranes and avoiding inhaled irritants like dust and smoke.
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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Slippery Elm soothes the throat and suppresses nonproductive coughs.
Marshmallow coats the throat and quiets cough.
Licorice works as a natural expectorant.
Eucalyptus Oil and Peppermint Oil, when mixed with hot water, can be inhaled to alleviate clogged sinuses. Powdered eucalyptus and peppermint can also be used to make tea.
Thyme is used to quiet dry coughs.
Anise is an antispasmodic that relaxes the throat and quiets coughs.
Usnea soothes irritated throat membranes.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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