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1.
Cough with throat pain could arise from pathology concerning pharynx [pharyngitis],
larynx [laryngitis] and bronchi [bronchitis] is one of the commonest symptom seen in General Practice, thus prior to any alternate medicine, do consult an ENT and/ or Chest Specialist for necessary Management and Examination.
2. Since you are getting repeated attacks of
cold, thus are usually allergic and/or with decreased Immunity, thus prevention of recurrent attacks is the main aim of treatment.
. Deep breathing Exercises.
. Steam Inhalations 3-4 times a day.
. avoidance of allergens [dust/cold drinks]
. Vitamin A: helps to maintain
Thymus gland which is a powerful
antiviral gland: thus mango, carrots, cantaloupe, egg yolk, apricots, pumpkin, papaya, are ideal.
. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best
. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach, taro root can be taken
. Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil.
. take Raw ginger+ raw turmeric: [2 gm each] and fry in cow’s ghee [6 gm] and thereafter add 6 gm jaggery and take at bed time [during night]
.Successful prescription for you will be: mahalakshmi vilas ras, sitopladi churan, khadiradi vati, kas amrit syrup.
PS. In acute stage/ till cough is there:
. Avoid: Heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping,
smoking, Potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food
Take: Old brown rice, soup of moong dal, black grapes, cow’s or goat milk, garlic, lukewarm water to drink, black pepper, dried ginger, honey, mulethi, launga