Incessant coughing with no let up – does that describe what you are going through right now? Whooping cough or pertussis can wreck your body and mind, making the easiest of tasks difficult. But don’t be alarmed, this harmless cough can easily be tackled using home remedies.
Whooping cough is a common problem. But this kind of feverish illness accompanied with tremendous coughing can also be indicative of a more serious underlying illness, so do see a doctor to rule out a serious health concern.
To know how to battle whooping cough, it is first important to know the source and the cause of it. Whooping cough is medically known as Pertussis and is caused by bacteria. The bacteria can be transmitted very easily. So, any contact with a patient with whooping cough can leave you infected. But if you are vaccinated then the chances are that you will not get infected by the bacteria.
For adults, whooping cough might not be a major cause for anxiety. Apart from being a major bother for days, whooping cough seldom poses serious danger for adults. Children, on the other hand, are more at risk from the life threatening effects of the cough. Babies are more at risk since their immunity is not as strong as that of adults and since they might not have received the vaccine. Today you can start protecting your baby from whooping cough even before birth, by taking the vaccine during the third trimester. If you do get all the vaccines, then the chances of your child getting the infection are very little.
But does a missed vaccination mean a death sentence? It certainly does not! Whooping cough today is not considered life threatening unless the patient has other medical problems.
There are many kinds of antibiotics that are prescribed by doctors when a patient is diagnosed with whooping cough. But unless the patient has other medical complications, there is little need for pumping the patient full of antibiotics. It is best to allow the infection to run its course and treat the symptoms with these whooping cough home remedies:
No matter the kind of cold and cough you are inflicted with, there is nothing better than a dose of Vitamin C to help you recover. Generally doctors prescribe Vitamin C tablets as a treatment for whooping cough. Even if you have any other medical complication, it is sure to not be affected by the intake of Vitamin C. There are disputes regarding the form in which Vitamin C should be ingested but the best bet is to pop a Vitamin C tablet as it gets assimilated easily and can offer the correct dose too.
Garlic can not only make things taste better, it can boost your immunity as well. You can add a little extra garlic to your meals to help the patient ingest it easily But if you want a speedier way of getting the garlic assimilated, make garlic syrup. Garlic, apple cider vinegar, water and honey can be used to make the syrup.
When you are inflicted with a cold, you need warmth. Ginger offers a palatable hit of warmth that can relive your coughing bouts. You can keep julienne garlic soaked in lemon and a pinch of rock salt. This can help reduce the pungent kick of ginger, at the same time it allow the warmth to treat your throat.
There are few things that can help boost your immunity like Turmeric. Spoonfuls of turmeric powder are not the solution. Raw turmeric is another perfect remedy for whooping cough. You can crush raw turmeric and mix it with milk and honey to create a tasty drink. This offers a more palatable remedy than garlic, but offers similar, if not better, effects.
No matter the kind of cough you have, the addition of honey to any cold and cough syrup can make you breath easy. Honey helps boost immunity and is a must have for your pantry.
Not everyone has easy access to exotic spices. Pine needles or bark can be boiled to create a concoction that can be highly beneficial during coughs and colds. You need to boil the needles or bark, with honey and water, till it has formed a thick liquid. This liquid can be used as a cough syrup.
Some remedies can be sourced from highly common ingredients. One of the best examples is Elderberry. There are many people that do not believe in using this berry as a remedy. But many still use syrups made from Elderberry for respiratory problems, flu and cold.
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