Coughing is the body's natural way of clearing your airways. But sometimes coughing fits very inconvenient. With these tips you can get rid of your coughing fit.
drink enough; if you keep your throat and airways moist, any mucus will become less viscous.
steam with hot water; this also keeps the airways moist.
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Avoid air conditioning, stress and smoking; they can make coughing fits worse. A warm honey-lemon drink can soothe the throat.
Prevent re-infection by using paper tissues instead of fabrics when you have a cold.
See a doctor if the cough does not subside after a week, or if you are coughing up greenish-yellow mucus or blood.
