How to get rid of a cough?

Coughing is the airways' self-protection reaction. When there is irritation in the throat, bronchi, or lungs, the body tries to clear it by coughing.

The main types of cough:

Dry cough — without phlegm, irritates the throat.

Productive cough — brings mucus or phlegm.

Allergic cough — caused by dust, pollen, or smoke.

Cough related to virus and cold — occurs during flu or infection.

To ease it at home:

Drink warm liquids

Use honey and lemon

Keep the room humidified

Avoid cigarette smoke

Rest

You should consult a doctor in these cases:

If it lasts more than 2–3 weeks

If there is shortness of breath

If there is a high fever

If there is chest pain

If there is bloody phlegm