Hello, You are on perfect line of management along with you have to: • Do gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times/day • Avoid exposure to dusty weathers/pollen containing atmosphere if required use face mask, honey, turmeric with boiled milk, basil leaves are best herbal supporters • Avoid smoking/alcohol • Cough relieving lozenges/OTC cough syrups help in recovery • Avoid excess sugars, artificial sweeteners, oily, spicy, junk foods, chilled beverages, non-vegetarian stuffs, ice creams, cold drinks, etc. • Spirometry gives best way to strengthen the lungs with subjective evaluation of lung capacity • Regular walking in fresh air, yoga is must • Avoid shouting • Balanced nutritious diet to combat the infection • Avoid exposure to excess cold/heat Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel