Coughing through spring allergy. What to do?
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I have found some RAW, ORGANIC, LIVE, WHOLE FOOD in powder form.  I have had allergies but they went away when I began taking this stuff made of totally organic vegetables, fruits and other ingredients.  Send me an email privately and I will tell you more if you wish.  \n\nzhebee
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if it's anything on the skin, you can try aloe vera. the gel part inside the leaves is soothing and prevents itchiness.\n\ndrink lots of water.\n\nbut you should really consult your doctor. some allergies cause the swelling of the respiratory organs and cause difficulty in breathing, so be careful.\n\nbest wishes.
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Yes, i have coughed so much before that by the end of the day, my stomach muscles felt like i had done sit-ups or something all day long with no break!  It will pass...I know it doesn't feel very good but once you can stop coughing it will all go away! \nHope you feel better soon!  :-}
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colds are caused by viruses, so the only way to get better is to rest.  try to stay home, get lots of sleep, drink lots of fluids like orange juice (the vitamin C will help with your immune system, as your body is healing, it will use more vitamin C than normal, so replenishing is important).  There's also some possible links with zinc, but I never bother.  Nor with any herbal remedies.  chicken soup has been shown to help, although most just suspect that it's the increased intake of fluids, which are warm (for the sinuses).  It won't hurt.  Try to eat enough as well - you need to again replace energy used in the healing process.  Mentholatum or Vicks Vapor rub can help with congestion.\n\nThere are two lines of thought with over the counter medications.  First is that all the mucus and discharge is caused by your body trying to get rid of the virus.  So stopping that completely may not be great.  At the same time, if you don't treat, then you're miserable and can't rest properly.  Addiitonally, you run the risk of the mucus getting into your lungs, where then it can develop further into a respiratory problem - not good if you need to blow your trumpet.  Use whatever you need to alleviate the symptoms, but just don't over treat.\n\nThe reason that you're coughing and have a sore throat is because the mucus is sliding down the back of your throat from your nasal passages.  This is caused by your body's histamine response.  Therefore using an antihistamine should help to decrease mucus production.  A decongestant will help you breath and decrease swelling of the nasal passages.  If it's already gotten into your lungs, you may want to get an expectorant which is supposed to help you cough up the mucus.  Don't waste your time with cough suppressants though.  recent studies have found that the dosage of OTC cough medicines are not enough to truly alleviate coughs.  Don't be afraid to try alternatives as well - if the Tylenol Cold isn't working, try an allergy medication like Claritin-D - which is essentially the same thing - a decongestant and anti-histamine.\n\nHope you feel better
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if the cough is a dry cough get a humidifier. if its phlegmy lots of water and a chamomile or lavender bath and some Vic's cream at night
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Anything warm to drink will help open your nasal passages, like chicken soup. If you have a cough you could try some honey and lemon juice mixed together. You just sip it. It really does work for me. Good luck.
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you have seasonal allergies and possibly seasonal asthma.  Go to the doctor asap, you'll probably get a prescription for allergy meds and maybe an inhaler to use for the season. the asthma can get bad in the spring with the high pollen count.  Get it checked out before it gets out of control.\n\nIf you can't afford a doc go get some Claritin from the grocery or drug store and if you are wheezing when you breathe get a Primatene Mist inhaler or pills, but don't overuse it.  You can also ask the pharmacist at the store.\n\nClaritin is awesome!
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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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drugs may help u to interrupt an acute condition, but with allergy the best treatment is to stay away from the allergens. dust, pollen, smoke, cigarettes, and fungi, but also some perfumes, or any funny smell can trigger your allergic reaction.but also many other things (animal hair, feathers, hay,..... etc.). also humidity and hot weather can aggravate the condition. some people take quiet some time to discover the cause of their allergy, but your are your best doctor and you can discover the cause of your allergy by close observation and try to stay away from it (or if unavoidable be exposed to it the shortest time possible).\nalso drinking plenty of plain water, eating healthy food with as much fresh vegetables and fruits can help keep up your system, thus making it stronger to the allergens.\nthe worst time for pollen allergy are May June July...
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Drink 2 glasses of orange juice a day, and have someone heat some water and give you a mug of Therma flu anohter Therma forumula. while you're at it, pray- and every time you sneeze, keep saying no. If you can order from someone who sells Watkins Vanilla and other products of that brand, order a liquid medicine they have, that you put it on a hanky. Then put it on one and breath it. The effect will be strong and almost hard to handle at first. Keep doing all of the above.
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First of all, if you are now on antibiotics, it is GOOD you are coughing up that goop.  That is the germs (bacteria) that is making you sick and what you are doing is called "Expectorating".. forcibly removing by coughing icky stuff like germs.\n\nIf you get a sore throat, you CAN take meds to reduce the coughing and sooth the throat, but the sooner it is out of your body the faster you will recover.\n\nDrink plenty of water, give yourself as much rest as you can get, eat fruits/veggies and protein (good for you foods) and take it easy.\n\nI hope you feel better soon.
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Did you let your doctor know that you still have the cough? If you doctor is not addressing this than you need to see a different doctor. Your cough could be due to allergies, asthma, post nasal drip, etc...  You could try Claritin and Mucinex, which is over-the-counter medicine. These may help if the cough is due to allergies. Let your doctor know that the cough is not any better and if he can't help you find another one ASAP.
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Other than cough drops and numbing sprays heat up some lemonaid and drink it hot. Works wonders. Thats what I did when I was pregnant and couldn't take medicines. If the sore throat lasts long you may want to see a doctor and make sure it's not strep.
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Keep a journal of when and where you experience these symptoms.  That will help enormously.  \n\nThere's always the chance that you are being exposed to an allergen that you weren't tested for.  Seeing that the medications aren't helping either... this theory probably is off-base.\n\nI'm leaning to the following differential diagnoses:\n1.  Dry environment:  Low humidity can cause these symptoms in some people.\n\n2.  Chemical reaction:  Maybe you are being exposed to some chemical.  Floor wax does it to me.\n\n3.  Changes in the barometric pressure:  Some people experience these symptoms with sudden drops in barometric pressure.  Do they occur right before a rain/snowstorm? or on overcast days?\n\nMy guess is the barometric pressure.  Do you suffer headaches/sinus pressure with these symptoms as well?\n\nWARNING:  many people are suggesting natural healers/homeopaths/alternative medicine.  Word to the wise:  most of these things are total quackery.  There is little (if ANY) evidence to support their practice. \n\nKeep the journal and good luck!
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Any kind of cough drop will work!
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Sounds to me like a simple problem, the solution of which, escapes most people.  During the Winter, the humidity level in the air gets lower.  Indoor heating, of any kind pulls more moisture out of it.  If your hubby's lungs are that fragile, he needs more humidity to help keep the mucus in his bronchial tubes moist and fluid.  Go out and buy a good humidifier and keep it running during the night while you sleep.  You'll find that it will help reduce the coughing in the morning.\n\nThe cigarettes and pot are not helping either.  If he can't quit, at least get him to moderate their use.
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Drink lots of room temp water or warmer if you can stand it.  Take alleve cold and sinus for the daytime.\nTry robitussin dm for the night.  Gargle with hypertonic salt solution for scratchy or sore throat.  After 10 days or so if symptoms get worse or you think your may have bronchitis or possibly sinus infection go to MD.  Of course a severe sore throat may be strep so call MD right away for that.