Effective natural remedies for a chesty cough focus on loosening mucus and soothing airways. Hydration thins phlegm, aiding productive coughing. Steam inhalation with thyme loosens secretions, easing expulsion. Honey coats the throat, reducing irritation. Spicy foods like ginger stimulate cough productivity. Avoiding dairy prevents mucus thickening. These evidence-based methods, supported by respiratory studies, relieve chesty coughs without medication.
- Drink warm fluids like herbal tea hourly.
- Inhale steam with thyme oil for 10 minutes.
- Take 1-2 teaspoons of honey before bed.
- Eat ginger to stimulate productive cough.
- Avoid dairy to reduce mucus thickness.
Thyme: Expectorant properties thin mucus, easing cough.
Honey: Soothes throat irritation, reducing cough reflex.
Licorice Root: Loosens phlegm and calms airway inflammation.
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