Cure for tough phlegm and soring throat?
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consult your doctor and he most probably will ask you do a chest x-ray. \nred in your sputum might indicate the presence of bleeding, probably during your coughing, the lining of your throat was scarred. \nwhile you are scheduling your appointment, the one that works for me when i have a cough with phlegm is this...mix 2 tbsp. of honey to a freshly squeezed lemon juice, then add at least 1 tbsp of rhum. drink at least 2 tbsp of this mixture every 4 hours. a doctor friend of mine taught me this...\nhope this helps.
1080817
This home-made cough remedy comes highly recommended by someone whose child was coughing so hard she was making herself gag.  She stopped coughing almost immediately. \n\nCough Remedy\n\n¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper\n¼ teaspoon ground ginger\n1 tablespoon honey\n1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar\n2 tablespoons water\nMix and take by the teaspoon.\n\nGargling with warm salt water is always good for a sore throat.\n\nTry aspirin or tylenol for the aches and/or fever.\n\nHope you feel better soon.
1026894
try a gravity bong....keep on smoking...you are keeping me in business as a respiratory therapist!! See you soon with a big tube down your throat....fool
9685
Common treatments include: analgesics such as aspirin or acetaminophen, as well as localised versions targeting the throat (often delivered in lozenge form), nasal decongestants which reduce the inflammation in the nasal passages by constricting local blood vessels, cough suppressants (which work to suppress the cough reflex of the brain or by diluting the mucus in the lungs), and first-generation anti-histamines such as brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, and clemastine (which reduce mucus gland secretion and thus combat blocked/runny noses but also may make the user drowsy). Second generation anti-histamines do not have a useful effect on colds.\n\nA warm and humid environment and drinking lots of fluids, especially hot liquids, alleviate symptoms somewhat. Common home remedies include camomile or lemon tisanes and chicken soup (which probably work by soothing the irritated respiratory passages with their steam), nebulized medicinal mixtures, hot compresses, mustard plasters, hot toddies, licorice and echinacea. Although there have been scientific studies done on echinacea, its effectiveness has not been demonstrated. Eating very spicy food can help alleviate congestion, although it may also irritate the already-tender throat. Coffee, or its active component, caffeine, has also been shown to improve mood and mental performance during rhinovirus infection. Hot beer is also recommended, and though it probably does little to fight the infection directly, at least it can help to a good night of relaxed sleep. However, alcohol dehydrates the body which is counterproductive; also cold medicine (aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc) should never be taken along with alcohol.
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Zinc lozenges are very good for sore throats. He has to let them disolve, don't chew them. See the recommended dosage per day and do not exceed that. \n\nFor congestion, hot chicken soup with good veggies added, hot tea (Camomile) with a little honey. Sleep propped up with a pillow and put a warm cloth on the area of the bridge of the nose (across the sinuses).
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Quit kissing strange boys, you don't know where they've been!\n\nBeyond that...make a point to get lots of rest...if its tough to sleep because of the symptoms...treat them...I recommend Nyquil at night....then Dayquil during the day (it won't knock you out).\n\nDrink lots of water, some juices are good. \n\nMy father always suggested hot tadi's:\n\nHot Tea with brandy and honey\n\n....I don't think this helps really, but it will make your throat feel better, and you may, at the least, care less about being sick after a few. \n\nIf it lasts more than 7-10 days...see a Dr. \n\nHope ya get to feelin' better :)
1100873
Eat 30 to 40 raisins daily.  Honey is most beneficial in sinusitis.  take one table-spoon honey twice a day.  Inhale honey thrice a day.  Cut down on your sugar intake and start jaggery.  Inhale steam twice a day.  Avoid cold climates and air conditioners.  Wear warm cloths to protect from cold.  Drink hot soup.  Avoid ice cream, cold drinks and cold water.  Insert tooth pick into your nostrils to sneeze.  After the mucus is released from the head, you will feel better.  Correct constipation.  Now, press the finger tip and thumb of both the hands for 10 minutes twice a day on empty stomach to fight the ailment.  Pressing finger point will certainly help.  Please let me know the progress.  Good luck and best of health.
186670
Try salt water gargling or steam inhalations. Avoid icecreams and other cold stuff. Hot soups definately do alleviate the cold. If too bad try an anti-histamine tablet. It helps.
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(m)\n\nRemedies \nThe body should be kept warm - especially the feet, chest, throat and head. Sweating is very helpful. \nTake half a teaspoon of ginger juice with half a teaspoon of honey, three times a day (morning, noon and night). In winter, warm the mixture by mixing a teaspoon of warm water in it. \nMix half a cup of warm water with one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey.\nDosage: Take several times a day. \nIn cases of dry cough (especially during the night), peel a small piece of fresh ginger. Sprinkle some salt on it and chew. \nTake equal amounts of cardamom, ginger powder, black pepper and cinnamon (1 teaspoon each). Add sugar equal to the total amount of mixture and grind to make a fine powder.\nDosage: Take half a teaspoon twice daily, with honey or warm water after meals. \nIn cases of sore throat, a clove or two cardamoms or a few raisins can be chewed.Gargling with warm salty water two to three times a day is also beneficial. \nDos and don'ts\nThe food and activities that are to be avoided are as follows: \nCold foods and drinks \nIce cream, sweets\nFried foods \nMilk products (cheese, creams, yogurt) \nSweet fruit juices \nBreads \nMeats \nNuts \nPastries \nSleeping during the day \nTaking a cold shower \nExposure to cold wind, fans, air conditioners \nFollowing are the substances and activities that should be taken in cough: \nBoiled or steamed vegetables \nVegetable soup \nSpice teas \nHerbal teas \nHot milk with a piece of crushed ginger \nHalf a teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed in milk provides relief.
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still getting over mine as we speak!! it last two weeks and started out as bronchitis first (yuck!!)\n\ndrink lots of fluids-colds can dehydrate you quickly and make you feel worse so make sure to drink. water is best-avoid caffeine b/c it will make you more dehydrated\n\n-suck on ice cubes or hard candies if you have a sore throat\n-put a warm mist humidifier in your room at nite to help you breathe better and to also keep your throat from drying out\n-hot tea w/honey is very soothing \n-take nyquil at night to help you sleep\n-don't do too much activity during the day and sleep as much as possible-rest is the best thing to a speedy recovery\n-drink orange juice to help boost your immune system (the vitamin c in it will help to this)\n\nhope you feel better soon
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i'm afraid there isn't a cure for the common cold, there are medicines you can take to help you get through it though. go to a chemist and tell the pharmacist your symptoms and he will advise you what the best medicines are. in the meantime you could try steam inhalation to relieve the stuffiness.
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Best idea always is to consult a physician first for the best solution...\n\nYou could try mucinex (an OTC med that breaks up mucus), increase fluid intake (but not caffeinated), and use a humidifier. \n\nCongratulations on quitting smoking!
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Old fashion remedy honey and lemon juice and Rum. Make a cough syrup. About 1 Tablespoon of each.
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Gargle with warm salt water.\nDrink tea or even plain hot water or milk with honey\nMix honey and lemon juice together and drink\nUse a vapourizer or humidifier in your bedroom.
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During the long winter months it is not unusual to catch the common cold. This can be cause by exposing yourself to the cold weather or someone sick; it is usually a person with the flu themselves. Although, most of us are familiar with the flu and expect it to wear out within a couple of days, it can still cause a great amount of distress. But, you do not have to worry since there are many home remedies that can help you get rid and relieve the symptoms of the common cold.\n\nTake vitamin C tablets. They are good to help boost your immune system.\n\nPour lemon juice and honey in to a small cup. Mix it up together. Take various tablespoons of the remedy through out your day. Repeat this process on a daily basis until you feel better.\n\nPrepare your favorite tea but replace the sugar with honey.\n\nPrepare a lemon tea by boiling half of the lemon in to two cups of water. Once the tea is prepared, sweetened with either sugar or honey.\n\nCook your favorite soup but make sure you add garlic to help fight the microbes.\n\nChicken soup will help ease the symptoms and relieve stuffiness.\n\nDrink lots of fluids. This helps loosen the phlegm.\n\nThe Zinc vitamin can help boost your immune system.\n\nTake hot showers to alleviate stuffiness.\n\nTake over the counter drugs such as Tylenol and aspirin to relieve any body aches associated with the cold.\n\nImportant: This is not a medical advice, the person taking any of this home remedies should ensure that he/she is not allergic to any of the products.\n\nHope it will help!
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try nytol and if thats no good ask the doctor for phenergan tablets you will soon be out cold
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Take your medicine, of course, but anything that will provide nourishment.  If your throat is sore, consider instant mashed potatoes made with milk.  Soups, broths, cottage cheese, anything soft that you can comfortably eat.  Protein drinks and meal replacements are expensive but would do in a pinch.\n\nIt is also very important to stay hydrated.  If you can't stand plain water, try herbal teas (peppermint is soothing).\nMy favorite peppermint tea is made by Traditional Medicinals (www.traditionalmedicinals.com).  I can only get it at health food stores.