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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Deborah (York, South Carolina) on 09/25/2007
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I tried the apple cider vineger for a nasty cough I've had for almost 2years. And it has made the biggest differents in my life. Don't get me wrong I still cough sometimes but nothing like I did.It has been wonderful not to have to worry about coughing a lung up while out doing errands. I feel great.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Eve (Australia) on 03/16/2019
Hi, I've had a chronic cough every since I was in hospital for Crohn's disease over 20 years ago. I had a blood transfusion and am wondering if I may have caught something through the transfusion. I can't seem to beat it. Any insights would be much appreciated. I live in Sydney, Australia.
Reader Q&A
Posted by savannah (Idaho) on 12/24/2019
Getting any blood transfusion could have exposed you to epstein barr virus that will attack and flare up when weak or stressed.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Samantha (New York City) on 03/08/2019
Hello All, This is some great natural home remedies here and thank you all for posting your testimonies! I was wondering if smoking marijuana is okay when one has a chronic cough?? Does it make the cough worse or it doesn't matter? Anyone know? Thanks so much guys!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Susan (Citrus Heights, CA ) on 09/23/2022
I have coughing asthma and have been drinking celery juice for almost 2 years now and taking mullein and I still have my coughing asthma at times. How much celery juice does she drink.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda Tonic
Posted by Art (California ) on 07/16/2016 2325 posts
M to M,
Some nebulizers can not deliver enough silver particles to the lungs because the surface area of the lungs can be close to the size of half of a tennis court.
https://www.reference.com/science/surface-area-human-lungs-ffc6ae1756c2f2e
Another way to get enough silver particles into the lungs is using an ultrasonic humidifier. Something to keep in mind in case the cough returns.
Art
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda Tonic
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/18/2016
Art,
Wonderful advice - thank you, I will look into it.
~Mama to Many~
Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation, Water and Sea Salt
Posted by Artcloud (Kentucky) on 05/18/2016
Timh
I agree with you. I take iodine everyday. I will check into the other things you mentioned.
I am very interested in Mullein and other natural healing herbs. I think I have id'ed some but not exactly sure plus the stuff I found is near a road and probably not so fresh.
Thanks for the info.
Joy, Thank you!
Editors, Thank you!
Chronic Cough Causes
Posted by Daryl (Florida) on 06/28/2018
Yes, but not everyone has horror stories or the side effects you are speaking of. You can google any drug and find horror stories if you look hard enough. Lisinopril has helped me greatly with my blood pressure without side effects. I am thankful my doctor put me on it. Speaking about your own experience is fine, but generalizing I don't appreciate.
Avoid Olive Oil
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 09/30/2015
Om, one way to know what you are getting, is simply to smell it. That's a good test for virgin olive oil and for real coconut oil. (If you can stomach the "real thing" that is...)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Mary (Toronto, Canada) on 04/08/2015
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Lucky me I did not caught flu this winter, but spring came with tonsillitis, high fever and excessive dry cough, no phlegm, no chest pain but I could not sleep at nights for a week because of the cough.
I knew I can get rid of the tonsillitis in two three days just with cayenne, I did not know the lungs are affected and I panicked when the tonsillitis past and the cough was still there and was getting worse, so I went and I bought dry garlic, ginger, oregano, more cayenne and apple cider vinegar, all together under ten dollars, do not buy them in pill form, they are way more expensive, I buy them by pound from Bulk Barn in Canada, or even better if you can buy them fresh at your local grocery store.
I took for three days one cup of mint tea mixes with two-three spoons of apple cider vinegar,
and one or two cups a day of water mixed with half to one teaspoon of garlic, ginger, oregano and cayenne. Start with half a teaspoon of each, it's quite strong the mixture, if it's making you nauseous have some apple or peach handy, that will help. it did not made me nauseous, but I can't tolerate very well the hotness of cayenne, I will recommend the mixture on regular basis to flavor veggies and, or meat when you are cooking.
Pickle Juice Brine
Posted by Dawné (Indiana) on 08/15/2016
Did you drink straight or mix it with something...?? I actually like pickle juice mixed with V8. Any suggestions for the above question would be greatly appreciated. On my 9th day of constant hacking. Thank you.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Liz (Scottadale. AZ) on 02/23/2023
Chronic Cough and Excessive Mucus
Have you tried Stinging Nettle Leaf? It is considered a natural antihistamine. I take capsule form which really helps with post nasal drip or runny nose. A good brand is one by Wild Harvest. I always carry some in person because it's great for cold/allergy symptoms! I hope this helps you.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jd (Houston, Texas) on 02/22/2012
I recently had Strep, and had to receive antibiotics. After the antibiotics, I was left with a dry cough; a tickling in the brochial tubes that led to unproductive coughing. I tried ACV, which seemed to quiet my need to cough without actually removing the source of irritation.
MY main problem, though, was that whenever I took the ACV, it was followed by a powerful and overwhelming lethargia and a need to just sleep.I felt like I'd been drugged. Has anyone else experienced this or does anyone (Tim?) know why this is happening? I obviously can't take ACV unless the reason for this is determined.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Dawneva (Holly Ridge, Nc ) on 09/05/2010
I have had a chronic cough for over 2 years and after going to all kinds of doctors, having a chest xray for lung cancer, allergy tests etc I was told I had acid reflux and to go on Prilosec. After reading about it I declined and have put up with the cough. I look forward to trying Apple Cider Vinegar on a regular basis. I don't mind the taste and will post my results in the future.
Bad Teeth Caused Chronic Cough
Posted by Caren (Johannesburg, South Africa) on 04/15/2009
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My mother had the same for about 3 years. This was caused by her teeth. She had a bridge for 30 years and had a bad tooth. She had it pulled and no more problems. She also changed her blood pressure tablets. Read the side effects of the medication. Oil Pulling will be a good idea.
Eliminate Artificial Sweeteners
Posted by Jennie (Fort Wayne, IN) on 04/20/2008
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I had a recurring dry cough for over fifteen years until I read that it may be a side effect of artificial sweeteners. I cut way back on Diet Coke (1-2 small glasses per week) and within a couple weeks it disappeared.
