home remedies for smoker cough
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OVERVIEWSmoker’s cough is one of the most common problemswe often witness in those who fume cigarettesfrequently. Not only do smokers experience thisproblem, but also those who live with smokers for longperiods of time can suffer from smoker’s cough.Smoker’s cough tends to be persistent. It happensmost in the morning and is likely to reduce during thedaytime. In most cases, smoker’s cough is dry and iteven causes worse discomforts. Other symptoms ofsmoker’s cough is the emergence of discoloredphlegm. It can be white, yellow or even green.Coming from the habit of smoking too much or inhalingan excessive amount of smoke, smoker’s cough canlead to devastating consequences if not addressed ontime. We all know that smoking has extremely negativeimpacts on the respiratory system and triggers lungcancer. Meanwhile, smoker’s cough can contribute tothe destruction of the lungs, bronchitis, pneumonia oremphysema[1][2][3].Giving up smoking is definitely a must if you want to getrid of smoker’s cough. In addition, there are somemethods to speed up the smoker’s cough treatment.
Top 15 natural home remedies for Smokers
1. Water2. Honey3. Salt4. Garlic5. Chamomile Tea6. Green Tea7. Milk8. Cayenne Pepper9. Carrot10.Mustard Seeds11.Slippery Elm12.Rosemary13.Ginger14.Almonds15.Orange
1. Water
Undeniably, water is one of the simplest and mosteffective home remedies for smoker’s cough. Ithelps to wash away the phlegm and makes iteasier for you to breathe. Moreover, the paintriggered by smoker’s cough can be reducedsignificantly if you consume a sufficient amount offluid every day. The best recommendation is 8-10cups of water on daily basis.
2. Honey
• One of the most common natural homeremedies for smoker’s cough is honey. Withantioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities,honey can prevent the accumulation of phlegmin the throat and protect the lungs from beingdestroyed due to smoking[4][5].
• To get rid of smoker’s cough, you shouldconsume one spoon of raw honey several timesper day.
3. Salt
If you have the habit of rinsing your mouthregularly with salt water, you have already takenpart in the smoker’s cough treatment. It is one ofthe best natural home remedies for smoker’scough that everyone can make on his or her own.Salt helps to remove the phlegm efficiently. It isalso one of the best Home Remedies for Cough ingeneral.
4. Garlic
Known as a golden spice in the kitchen, garlic canbe placed among the best home remedies forsmoker’s cough as well[6].• Get some fresh garlic cloves and have them
crushed.• Combine it with a cup of milk.• After stirring them properly, you should pour
them into the pan and continue to boil it until theamount reduces to a half.
• Then, the mixture should be strained.• You can use sugar if you like.• Consume the mixture twice per day and keep the
habit in at least one week to notice improvement.
5. Chamomile Tea
A cup of chamomile tea every day will be a key tohelp you get rid of smoker’s cough quickly.Furthermore, chamomile can bring relaxation toyou and help you stop the desire to smoke[7][8].
• Get some spoons of dried chamomile flowers or a chamomile tea bag.
• Mix it with boiling water.
• You steep it in several minutes before straining it.
• Consume it when it is still hot several times each day.
6. Green Tea
Like chamomile tea, green tea can be a greatnatural home remedy for smoker’s cough. Youshould consume a few cups of hot green tea perday to not only get rid of smoker’s cough, but alsostrengthen the digestive system in your body[9].
7. Mint
With soothing quality, peppermint leaves canemerge among the best natural home remediesfor smoker’s cough[10].• Take some peppermint leaves into hot water.• Cover your head with a soft and clean towel and
put the head over the bowl of water.• You should inhale the steam to remove the
phlegm in the throat.
8. Cayenne Pepper
As smoker’s cough often lasts quite long, thechest pain may become a common result of thisproblem. To deal with this trouble, many peoplechoose cayenne pepper – another great homeremedy for smoker’s cough as well.• Take half a spoon of powdered cayenne pepper
and ginger.• Mix them together.• Add one spoon of raw honey and apple cider
vinegar.• Pour 2 spoons of water.• Consume the mixture 2-3 times on a daily basis
to get rid of smoker’s cough as soon as possible.
9. Carrot
Carrot is recommended to help you prevent thesmoker’s cough. It is a great support in case youmake the decision of giving up smoking or stayingaway from smokers[11]. If you are sufferingfrom Dry Cough, carrot is the best choice for you.• Choose some fresh carrots.• Put them into a blender and you get fresh juice.• You can pour a small amount of water to dilute it.
Honey which is another great natural homeremedy for smoker’s cough can be used as wellto maximize the benefits.
• Consume the mixture 2-3 times per day.
10. Mustard Seeds
Sulfur which is found in mustard seeds can helpyou cope with the phlegm which causes manydiscomforts for you[12]. Therefore, mustard seedcan be one of the most effective home remediesfor smoker’s cough.• First, you need to have mustard seeds broken
into pieces.• Put all of them into water in at least 15 minutes.• Remove the mixture and have these pieces of
mustard seeds crushed.• Mix it with warm water to get a mixture that you
ought to consume a few times per day.
11. Slippery Elm
Smoker’s cough can cause the throat to beinflamed, which makes it very difficult to breathelater. You should use slippery elm to prevent thisscenario before it happens. This remedy is themost suitable for those suffering from dry cough.• Put slippery elm into hot water.• Consume the tea 1-2 times each day.
12. Rosemary
Rosemary is a herbal home remedy for smoker’scough. It is one of the best herbs that can detoxifyyour body and expel the toxins from your lungs.You should use rosemary frequently if you want toget rid of annoying symptoms of smoker’s coughas fast as possible.
13. Ginger
Chewing some ginger slices raw can stimulate theproduction of saliva in your mouth, which will washaway the mucus and phlegm in your throat. Tosum up, ginger helps you eliminate one of themost annoying symptoms of smoker’s cough.Besides, its anti-inflammatory quality is strongenough to fight against the bacteria and save thelungs from being poisoned[13][14].
14. Almonds
Almonds are very powerful in treating bronchinalproblems, including smoker’s cough. And it is notunreasonable to see it among the best naturalhome remedies for smoker’s cough.
• Prepare powdered almonds and orange juice.
• Mix them properly and consume it several times per day.
15. Orange
• Being a rich source of vitamin C, orange canprovide you with much energy & strengthen yourimmune system in general. The dailyconsumption of orange juice is great for thesmoker’s cough treatment, as it is also a kind offluid & you need as much fluid as possible toremove the phlegm.
• In brief, these above-mentioned natural homeremedies for smoker’s cough are onlyrecommended. The bottom line is that you haveto give up smoking or persuade those who livewith you to do that for the sake of both people’shealth.
