How To Stop Coughing

  • September 16, 2009
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Getting rid of that nasty cough is as easy as 1,2,3.

You Will Need

  • Herbal tea
  • Honey
  • A vaporizer
  • Water
  • Fresh ginger
  • Milk
  • Hair elastic or clip
How To Stop Coughing: Have some tea

Step 1: Have some tea

Drink herbal tea with honey. This will bring immediate and lasting relief.

How To Stop Coughing: Add vapor

Step 2: Add vapor

Use a steam vaporizer or take a hot shower to moisturize your throat and lungs.

Absorb the steam for at least 10 minutes for maximum effect.

How To Stop Coughing: Drink lots of water

Step 3: Drink lots of water

To keep your throat properly lubricated, drink lots of water throughout the day.

How To Stop Coughing: Chew ginger

Step 4: Chew ginger

Chew on a small piece of peeled, fresh ginger throughout the day to suppress your cough.

How To Stop Coughing: Milk before bedtime

Step 5: Milk before bedtime

Drink a glass of warm milk with honey before bed, just for good measure.

In 2009, a retired Colorado carpenter coughed up a nail that had been stuck in his nose for over 30 years.

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HeatherM

This is a must watch for flu season! Really nice job with the lighting in this one!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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jdmj22

super cool!!!

over 2 years ago by jdmj22

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