4 Eco-friendly Ways To Soothe Your Dry Cough

Simple Tips For The Prevention and Treatment Of Your Cough

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Your cough is your body’s way of telling you that something is stuck in your throat or airway.

But when it comes with the feeling of something is in your throat and it doesn’t go away after coughing, then you might have a dry cough.

Dry cough is a type of cough that doesn’t produce mucus. It can be caused by allergies, dry air, pollution, or other irritants. It's often uncomfortable and can make your throat feel sore.

When you want eco-friendly remedies for your dry cough, you should try out these tips;

Hydration

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You should stay hydrated to keep your throat moist and reduce your irritation, making it easier for you to manage your dry cough.

You can also try ginger tea to reduce the inflammation and soothe your throat, or honey and lemon tea because honey will coat your throat, while lemon will boost your immune system.

Humidify Your Space

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When you want to treat your dry cough, use eco-friendly humidifiers to add moisture to the air in your space without using much energy.

DIY options you can try include placing bowls of water near heat sources in your space.

You should also consider placing some plants in your space because they release moisture into the air, helping to keep your space humid naturally. They include;

• Spider plant
• Peace lily
• Areca palm

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Natural Cough Syrups

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You should try out some recipes at home for an eco-friendly treatment for your dry cough. These syrups use natural ingredients that’ll calm your dry cough and soothe your throat.

• Honey and lemon syrup: Mix honey with lemon juice for a soothing effect for your dry cough.
• Ginger syrup: Boil ginger slices in water, add honey, and let it cool before you drink.
• Thyme syrup: Boil fresh thyme in hot water, stir, and mix with honey.

Essential Oils

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When you want eco-friendly treatment for your dry cough, you should use eucalyptus and peppermint oils.

You can inhale them by adding drops of them to hot water and inhaling the steam, and also dilute them with a carrier oil and apply to your chest.

When you want to diffuse your essential oils in an eco-friendly way, use low-energy electric diffusers, or place drops of them on a cotton ball or in hot water.

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When you want to treat your dry cough in an eco-friendly way, you should improve the quality of indoor air in your space. You should consider the following tips;

• Always open your windows to allow fresh air in.
• Use humidifiers to add moisture to the air.
• Always dust and clean your space to reduce allergens.
• Choose air purifiers that use reusable or biodegradable filters to reduce waste and keep the air clean.

Remember to avoid smoking indoors and reduce your use of harsh chemicals to reduce your exposure to pollutants that can cause your dry cough.

Also, spend some time outdoors in nature because fresh air and natural surroundings will boost your health and treat your dry cough.

Use vinegar, baking soda, and lemon for eco-friendly cleaning of your space, and use essential oils and fragrance-free products so you can prevent a recurrence of your dry cough.

In Conclusion…

You should try these eco-friendly practices to soothe your dry cough, improve your general wellness, and help protect your environment. Share this post if you find these tips helpful.

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