There are a handful of ways you can cough without actually clearing your throat of anything. These coughs can ever happen when you’re not ill. Non productive coughs are also called dry coughs. Asthma and the harsh panting or wheezing it brings can dry your throat and make you cough.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), also commonly known as acid reflux, can cause dry coughing as a result of stomach acid going back up your throat and irritating your esophagus.
Some of the causes behind a dry cough are quite serious. Try some of these natural remedies, but if your dry cough doesn’t go away after a few days, please see your doctor.
# Stay HydratedDrinking enough moistens your throat and can help to thin the snot of a post nasal drip. Try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
# Hot BeveragesIf your dry cough is related to a sore throat, things like different kinds of hot tea or hot apple cider can help to calm your throat drastically.
# Cough DropsCough drops or even hard candies and honey are good for a sore and dry throat. The syrups in these coat the back of the throat and keep it moist. Use these as often as needed.
# SteamHot steam or humidifiers can help to break up snot that might be giving you trouble. The moisture in the steam and humidifiers can even keep the snot from getting too dried and clumped up.
# Licorice RootThis root can help to coat your throat and loosen or lesson the amount of snot in your throat. If your dry cough is caused by post nasal drip, then this can help to make it a productive one.
To make this tea, all you need is two tablespoons of licorice root and eight ounces of water. Boil the water and licorice before pouring it into a cup and your drink it twice a day. For extra flavor, feel free to add some honey.
#Thyme TeaThyme can be used to decrease swelling, relaxing the muscles in your throat, and has antimicrobial benefits. The tea is easy enough to make. You either need two tablespoons of dried thyme leaves or a few sprigs of fresh thyme; use whichever you prefer.
If you use the sprigs, you want to mash them slightly with a mortar and pestle. Boil water and it over the sprigs or dried thyme. Let it steep for ten to fifteen minutes, then drink it. If you want to, add honey to give the tea more flavor.
# Pepper MixPepper is very useful for clearing up your sinuses and airways. If it’s possible, use freshly ground black pepper. Take a teaspoon of the pepper and combine it with a tablespoon of honey and swallow it. If you don’t like the idea of the syrup, you can make it a tea.
If you’re making the tea, you’re still going to need the teaspoon of pepper and a tablespoon of honey. You’ll also need a cup of boiling water. Once the water comes to boil, you should mix the pepper and honey into the water before letting it sit for ten minutes and then mix it again. You should drink this tea twice a day.
# PeppermintThis herb is also used to clear up your airways because of the menthol in it. You can drink peppermint tea or put a couple of peppermint essential oils in boiling water and inhale the steam.
# Marshmallow RootThis is another plant that comes in a root and can help to sooth a sore throat. You can drink this root in a caspelle or in a tea.
# Salt WaterThis remedy isn’t referring to the ocean’s salt water, and it isn’t something you want to drink. You gargle salt water to help break up flem in your throat. To make the gragle mix, you stir half a teaspoon into a glass of warm water. Once you have the mix made, you take a sip and gargle it for about 30 seconds before spitting it out. You can do this as often as you need to.
# Chicken Noodle SoupThis soup isn’t just a myth that grandma uses for a placebo. The warmth of the broth and the amino acids in the chicken can do wonders for your mucus production. Also, you can add different herbs for both added flavor and for other medicinal uses. Try adding garlic and ginger to help fight off whatever cold or reminisces of the one you might have left.