Cough Treatment

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• Introduction for cough
• Diet for cough
• Nutritions and supplements for cough control
• Cough Herbal treatment
• Aromatherapy treatment for cough
• Homeopathy treatment for cough

If you have a stubborn cough and are taking blood pressure medication, see your doctor. Certain blood-pressure medications, such as enalapril (Vasotec) and captopril (Capoten) can cause chronic coughing. A change in prescription may be warranted. Do not stop taking any prescription medication on your own, however. Always consult with your doctor first.

There are several different types of conventional cough medicines available, some by prescription and others over the counter:

• Codeine is a narcotic sypressant that may be prescribed for a cough in a severe cases. It works by "turning off" the part of the brain that controls the coughing response. Codeine is a powerful drug and can have side effects, including nausea, sleepiness, and constipation. It can also be highly addictive.
• Dextromethorphan is a common cough suppressant found in many popular over-the-counter medications, usually signified by the initials DM on the label. It is also as effective as codeine, but is nonnarcotic and reportedly has few side effects. Folow label directions carefully when using this drug.
• Benzonatate (Tessalon) is a prescription cough suppressant that works by anesthetizing the respiratory tract. Unlike other cough medicines, it comes in capsule rather than liquid form, and is a safer swallowed whole, never chewed, as they can adversely affect the ability to swallow.

Expectorants are medications that work by increasing the production of fluids in the respiratory tract, helping to thin and loosen mucus so that it is easier to cough out. Guaifenesin is an expectorant found in many over-the-counter cough formulas. It can cause droesiness, so follow label directions carefully.

Throat lozenges, such as Chloraseptic lozevges, coat and soothe a sore, irritated throat, and may give temporary relief. Be aware that some lozenges contain an ingredient called phenol, which is a numbing agent that inhibits healing at the same time. Many over-the-counter lozenges also contain food colorings and sugar. Read the ingredients list and label directions carefully before purchasing thraot lozenges.

• Cough: It provides medical information about cough disease including causes, symptoms, etc.
• Cough diet: It gives information and guidelines to choose your sample diet to eliminate your cough.
• Cough nutritions and supplements: This section provides comprehensive list of nutritional supplements for cough.
• Herbal treatment for cough: This section focuses on various traditional herbal treatments used to cure cough.
• Cough aromatherapy treatment: This section provides information about essential oils which are helpful to cure cough.
• Cough homeopathy treatment: It provides information about homeopathic medicines required for curing cough.

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