It’s that time of year again when everyone has a cold. And a runny nose is another matter, but there is nothing more annoying than a tickling cough. Do you always suffer from it? No problemhere’s how you can get rid of tickling cough fast!
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Before looking into the solutions, it helps to know where a tickling cough actually comes from, so that you know how to get rid of it as well. Cough Cough is caused by damage to the epithelium of the airways (the ‘cover layer’ of the throat). This can have several causes. A cold may be the culprit, but inhaling cigarette smoke, an allergy, or being in dusty or dry rooms often doesn’t improve the situation. The more you have to cough, the more your lining will be damaged. This makes you cough even more; you end up in a vicious circle, so to speak. And this is super annoying!
What should you do about tickling cough?
First of all, it is extremely important that your home has the right humidity. It should be around 40 to 60%. Buy a humidifier or simply put a bowl of water on the heater to reach this percentage. Also make sure your home stays clean and use a nasal spray before bed if necessary. Also, breathe through your nose as much as possible and drink a nice cup of tea with honey. Preferably drink tea with thyme. This type of tea protects the mucous membranes from bacteria. Fresh ginger tea also works very well against that annoying tickling cough!
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What shouldn’t you do with a tickling cough?
Of course there are also a number of things you shouldn’t do. If you want to get rid of your tickling cough, it’s unwise to smoke. You also need to be careful about clearing your throat and coughing too much. Don’t just buy every remedy from Kruidvat, sometimes it can contain unhealthy ingredients. Do you really have such a problem with your tickling cough that nothing seems to help? Then discuss with your doctor what you can get at home. So don’t just experiment yourself!
