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Persistent Cough, Hoarseness In Voice. Detected Viral Infection. No Relief From Codiene. Any Remedy?

I have been suffering for approx. 3 months with a cough, horseness to my voice, and my doctor gave me a cough med. with codiene --- did not help, and to day to told me it is viral..... I visit a nursing home, am I contagious to go in the nursing home? and is there a way for me to cure this faster? I am getting wore out from constantly not feeling well.
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query, Warm tamarind water for gargling.
Powder of Amalaki(Embelic Myrobalan), Saindhava Lavana(Rock Salt) and Pippali(Long Pepper)- mixed with honey. Useful in Hoarseness of voice too.
Hareetaki powder(Chebulic Myrobalan) is added and mixed with honey. A pinch of rock salt is added and mixed in it and is consumed(Also relieves hoarseness of voice).
Hot milk with Pepper powder and sugar.
Hot milk added with Amalaki powder(Embelic Myrobalan).
Powder of Pippali with honey.
Decoction of Madhuka(Liquorice).
Turmeric powder and Pepper powder mixed in hot milk or their infusion served hot.
Infusion of Ardraka(Wet Ginger)…relieves sore throat, cold, congestion and improves taste and appetite.
Regards.
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Persistent Cough, Hoarseness In Voice. Detected Viral Infection. No Relief From Codiene. Any Remedy?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query, Warm tamarind water for gargling. Powder of Amalaki(Embelic Myrobalan), Saindhava Lavana(Rock Salt) and Pippali(Long Pepper)- mixed with honey. Useful in Hoarseness of voice too. Hareetaki powder(Chebulic Myrobalan) is added and mixed with honey. A pinch of rock salt is added and mixed in it and is consumed(Also relieves hoarseness of voice). Hot milk with Pepper powder and sugar. Hot milk added with Amalaki powder(Embelic Myrobalan). Powder of Pippali with honey. Decoction of Madhuka(Liquorice). Turmeric powder and Pepper powder mixed in hot milk or their infusion served hot. Infusion of Ardraka(Wet Ginger)…relieves sore throat, cold, congestion and improves taste and appetite. Regards.