Recover from a Cough

Types and Causes of Stability

Coughing serves as a protective mechanism of the body, expelling foreign substances. Coughs are generally classified into two types, acute coughs and chronic coughs.

Acute coughs usually occur in infectious diseases like colds, influenza, and bronchitis, and generally heal within three weeks.

On the other hand, chronic coughs last for more than eight weeks and are caused by various factors such as smoking, allergies, asthma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Understanding the cause of a cough is crucial to its treatment. Therefore, let's take a look at the main causes of coughs.

• Viral and bacterial infections :  Viral infections like colds and flu are common causes of coughing. Bacterial infections like pneumonia and bronchitis also cause coughs, and in these cases, fever and chills often appear with green or yellow phlegm.
• Allergies :  Exposure to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, molds, and pet dander can trigger coughing, which can manifest along with other symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and teary eyes.
• Asthma :  Asthma causes coughing due to chronic inflammation of the bronchi. Patients with asthma have sensitive responses to factors such as exercise, cold air, and allergens, leading to coughing.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) :  Acid reflux into the esophagus can cause coughing, and the cough can worsen when lying down or at night.
• Smoking :  Smoking results in accumulated irritants in the airway, causing chronic coughs. Smokers' coughs often come with phlegm, and the condition can improve through smoking cessation.
• Medication side effects :  Some hypertension medications, such as ACE inhibitors, may have side effects causing coughs. In such cases, consultation with a doctor to switch medications may be necessary.
• Other causes :  Various diseases, such as bronchiectasis, heart arrhythmia, tuberculosis, etc., can also cause coughing.

Things to help relieve cough

Coughing is a natural defensive mechanism that expels foreign substances from the body. However, persistent or severe coughing can cause pain in the chest, abdomen, and throat, inflame the throat lining, and lead to symptoms of dehydration. In such cases, it becomes necessary to alleviate or stop the cough. Here are a few possible ways to do this

1.  Stay Hydrated : Drinking ample fluids can aid in soothing a cough. Honey mixed in warm water is particularly effective. It is recommended to drink approximately 1.5-2 liters of water daily.

2.  Control Humidity : Dry air can exacerbate coughing. To control humidity, use a humidifier or indoor plants. Ideally, indoor humidity should be maintained at around 50%.

3.  Throat Care and Breathing Exercises : Keeping your throat warm and your mouth moist is essential. Deep inhaling followed by slow exhaling exercises can be beneficial in alleviating coughs.

4.  Take Cough Medicine : Depending on the situation, you may need to take cough medicine as directed by your doctor. There are cough suppressants and expectorants available.

5.  Eat Healthily : Foods that are beneficial for bronchial treatment are good for coughs. This includes pears, ginkgo nuts, balloon flowers roots, garlic, tangerine peel, and radishes. These foods help to reduce inflammation, remove phlegm, alleviate asthma symptoms, and boost immunity.

By taking these measures, you can alleviate and stop your cough. However, if the cough continues or worsens, you must consult with your doctor.

Foods to help with coughing

Since cough is associated with the bronchi, foods that help treat the bronchi are very helpful. Let's look at some foods that can help.

Pears : Pears can be very helpful when you have a severe cough. They are known to be beneficial for treating bronchitis as well.

Pears help alleviate throat inflammation and phlegm, and are also helpful when you have low-grade fever or fever symptoms.
Eating pears with honey is good, and you can also grind a ratio of 2 pears to 1 radish, and drink it with 1 to 2 spoonfuls of honey.

Gingko Nuts : Gingko nuts are the fruit of the gingko tree.

They have a strong smell and some people might not like it, but gingko nuts have long been used as medicinal herbs.
Gingko nuts can stop severe cough and phlegm. They are also said to help asthma patients.

Balloon Flower Roots : Balloon flower roots can also be helpful when you have a severe cough.

Balloon flower roots contain a lot of inulin and saponin.
They are very helpful when you have dry mouth, fever, severe cough and phlegm, and asthma. They are particularly beneficial in protecting the lungs and enhancing immunity and resistance.

Garlic : Garlic is well-known as a cancer-fighting food.

Garlic contains a component called allicin, which has bactericidal and antibacterial effects. It also helps prevent adult diseases, stimulates digestion, and enhances immunity, which can help with cold symptoms.

Tangerine Peel (Chenpi) : Tangerines are rich in vitamin C.
Tangerine peels are well-known for absorbing smells. They help prevent colds, recover vitality and energy, and they can calm a severe cough when drunk as tea.


Radish : Radishes are rich in water and vitamin C.

When you have a severe cough, grinding and drinking radish or eating radish soup can help.

Of course, all the things listed above are important, but above all, it is crucial to always wash your hands thoroughly, have a balanced diet, get enough sleep, engage in regular exercise, avoid places with a lot of dust or allergens, and lastly, get vaccinated for diseases like the flu or pneumonia to prevent them before getting infected.

Please understand that the text may be awkward as it was created with the help of a translator due to my lack of English proficiency.