Cough Cough Cough!!!!!!!

[mayennaise]

Anyone else suffering - feel fine in myself but every now and again get a coughing fit - usually when I'm trying to listen to something on the TV!!. It is quite lose but leaves me quite hoarse after a bout. Thankfully it doesn't occur at night. Been with me for almost 2 weeks now.Is there a cure or even something to ease it?

[daffy654]

Steam might help. You can buy a steam inhaler cup from most chemists.

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[evedawn]

Mix together honey, apple cider vinegar, cayenne and garlic. It helps a bit.

[Sqad]

No......nothing much will help.......it will go in time.

[Bazile]

I've got a tickly cough .

So , are you saying that all those lovely presented remedies on Mr Boot's shelf is a waste of money ?

[boxtops]

We swear by Buttercup Syrup for a cough, tastes foul but it works for us.

[Sqad]

Bazile

\\\\So , are you saying that all those lovely presented remedies on Mr Boot's shelf is a waste of money ?\\\\

Exactly.

[baza]

My OH keeps getting coughing fits. seem to be worse at night when she's in bed. tried elevating her with extra pillows, but it makes little difference.

[Bazile]

//My OH keeps getting coughing fits. seem to be worse at night when she's in bed. tried elevating her with extra pillows, but it makes little difference. //

I've often wondered why a cough seems to be worse at night

[mayennaise]

I have never bothered with over the counter cough 'medicines'. Years ago, when my kids were small, I remember our GP telling me not to waste my money on them! So I don't!! Sounds like I will just have to sit it out then!

[julia-mag]

I have always relied on a fresh lemon (sliced) covered in water, 3 spoons of sugar and boiled for about 10/15 mins. My kids now do it for their kids etc etc. Never failed. Sipped hot it seems to stop everything in iits tracks, and if its too strong just add extra water.

[owdhamer]

When in doubt see your GP.

[Mattk]

Women moan about Man Flu but listen to you lot...Bird Flu!

[ethandron]

Pholcodine linctus. Costs between £1 and £2 from boots or any pharmacy.
Its a cough suppressant and works on the part of the brain responsible for the cough reflex. Recommended to me by my niece who is a GP. It works.