How to make a homemade antitussive syrup to soothe dry cough
Did you know that, in reality, cough is a defense mechanism of our body? It is extremely useful to help us keep the air in the lungs clean, either in the presence of foreign substances or for the elimination of phlegm or mucus. It also appears as a consequence of the irritation and inflammation of our airways.
Depending on its causes we can find especially with two types of cough. On the one hand there is the productive cough, which is the one that produces expectoration, produces and secretes phlegm. On the other hand, there is unproductive cough, which is the one that does not produce expectoration and in which phlegm or mucus is not secreted (and is also known as dry or irritative cough).
In the particular case of dry cough It is characterized by being a type of cough tremendously annoying. Why? Fundamentally because tends to cause the appearance of annoying and uncomfortable fits of cough, sometimes very intense; and because it is not easy to calm easily.
This type of cough arises when the respiratory tract becomes irritated. Its causes are really varied. The most common are related especially to the inflammation of the larynx or the bronchial mucosa (in fact, conditions such as laryngitis is one of the disorders that most often causes an irritative cough), an allergic reaction or penetration into the respiratory tract of different strange bodies.
In these cases, when the irritative cough is caused by some type of inflammation, other related symptoms also appear, which helps, for example, in its diagnosis. The most common? Sore throat, constant sneezing and an annoying and uncomfortable rascal.
When it comes to relieving dry cough, the key is to treat the cause that caused its appearance. Thus, for example, if the cause is due to laryngitis, the ideal is to treat it adequately using drugs that are useful in this regard. Of course, in these cases depends on whether laryngitis has been caused by a virus or bacteria. In the latter case antibiotics help in healing (which should always be prescribed by a doctor and taken under his supervision).
The syrups They are very useful when it comes to relieving and soothing coughs. But we should always know what kind of syrup to take depending on the type of cough we have. And it is not the same to take a mucolytic or expectorant syrup that will help us in case of productive cough when it comes to eliminating phlegm, that a cough syrup especially suitable to relieve irritative cough that does not produce expectoration.
Precisely for dry cough the best syrup is the antitussive syrup, which helps to relieve cough when there is an attack, and which ultimately are very useful at night to help us to settle a good night's sleep and coughing does not wake us up.
Remedy to prepare an antitussive syrup to relieve cough
Ingredients needed:
The preparation of this antitussive syrup is extremely simple and easy. For this we need 3 tablespoons of flaxseed, the juice of a lemon, honey and a cup of water.
Steps to make the antitussive syrup:
First of all let's elaborate what is popularly known as flaxseed water. To do this, put the 3 tablespoons of flax seeds in a cup of water, cover with a napkin and let it rest for a few hours, until you notice that the water has become like a slug.
Then strain the drink. Now part the lemon in half, squeeze it and get its juice. Put the lemon juice in a glass, add the linseed water and sweeten it with honey to taste. Ready! Now you can take this syrup. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor. ThemesSyrup
