Channery's cough

Channery started coughing on Saturday and she is still coughing so we decided to bring her to see doctor today. We reached there at 8 plus after dropping the other kids from school. Channery was crying while waiting as she was afraid of seeing doctor. After examining her, doctor said she was not wheezing so that was a relief. Told doctor she can't seem to catch her breath after each cough and doc said there was whopping cough going round the kids' school so she might have gotten that. Told doc she had vaccine so probably won't get it but doc said even with vaccine, children might still contract the cough but maybe not so serious. Doctor said we should stop giving her the cough syrup as that was not recommended on young child. The dosage only cause children to hallucinate and not necessary useful and might have side effects. I think she probably had the cough as she took too many popsicles the other day. She had been really difficult these few days at night as she will wake up coughing and crying.

Checked internet and there are some interesting findings:

1. To stop night time coughing in a child or an adult, put Vicks Vapor Rub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime and then cover with socks.

2. Cook 2 carrots and 7 red dates with water and drink as plain water.

3. A natural tea based cough remedy
Prepare a cup of warm tea with a squirt of lemon and a tablespoon of honey. The honey in the tea will help to coat your irritated throat and enable you to stop coughing.

4. Take a warm bath or shower
The steam from a warm shower helps to hydrate your irritated throat passages stopping the cough. Stand in the shower for at least ten minutes and breathe in the warm steam. This can be quite therapeutic.

5. Hot milk and honey can stop a stubborn cough
Prepare a steaming glass of milk to which you've added a tablespoon of honey. Drink this slowly before bedtime to prevent nighttime coughing. The warm milk can also help you to sleep if you have insomnia.

6. Chew on some peppermint candy
Keep a package of peppermint candies in your pocket and chew on one at the first sign of cough.

7. Add some humidity to your home
Dry coughs tend to be exacerbated by dry air. Invest in a good humidifier to increase the humidity in your living quarters. Not only can this stop your cough, it also may reduce your risk of developing upper respiratory tract infections.

8. Discover the power of vinegar to stop a cough
Add several teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water. Drink this slowly when you feel the impulse to cough come upon you. Vinegar helps to reduce the inflammation in your throat and upper respiratory tract which can help to prevent coughing.

9. Use fresh ginger to stop a cough
Ginger can be a very effective cough remedy. Peel a small piece of fresh ginger and chew on it slowly. Your impulse to cough should slowly disappear.

10. Drink lots of water
If you're in a situation where you'll be talking a great deal, always have a glass of water by your side. Sip it whenever you take a break from talking. This can help to keep your throat passages moist and reduce irritation.

11. A teaspoon (about 4,000 milligrams) of vitamin C crystals in juice every hour.

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