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Suggest A Remedy For Sore Throat, Cold And Cough

I have a cold - no fever - but runny nose and a severe cough - coughing fits brought on by a rattle in throat / chest - cough is very harsh - what should I be taking to a) clear the rattle and b) relieve the cough. Coughing makes head and throat hurt.
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic,
As per your query, here are some remedies for cold, cough and sore throat.

1.Saltwater gargle- gargling several times a day with warm salt water can reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus, helping to flush out irritants or bacteria.Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. Just remember to spit the water out after gargling, rather than swallowing.
2.Steam Inhalation can be done
3.You can take acetaminophen or paracetamol,it helps to reduce swelling and pain.
4.Lozenges and spray-Sucking on cough drops stimulates saliva production, which can help keep your throat moist
5.Honey, ginger paste is good for cough reduction.

Visit a ENT specialist, if problem persist
Hoping your query is solved
Get well soon.
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Suggest A Remedy For Sore Throat, Cold And Cough

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic, As per your query, here are some remedies for cold, cough and sore throat. 1.Saltwater gargle- gargling several times a day with warm salt water can reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus, helping to flush out irritants or bacteria.Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. Just remember to spit the water out after gargling, rather than swallowing. 2.Steam Inhalation can be done 3.You can take acetaminophen or paracetamol,it helps to reduce swelling and pain. 4.Lozenges and spray-Sucking on cough drops stimulates saliva production, which can help keep your throat moist 5.Honey, ginger paste is good for cough reduction. Visit a ENT specialist, if problem persist Hoping your query is solved Get well soon.