Natural health strategies for chest congestion and dry cough emphasize soothing airways, reducing inflammation, and supporting lung function without pharmaceuticals. Staying hydrated thins mucus, easing expectoration, while humidified air prevents airway irritation. Honey soothes throat irritation and has antimicrobial properties to fight infection. Avoiding irritants like smoke and incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric supports respiratory health. Breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing, improve lung capacity and clear airways.
- Drink warm water or herbal tea to hydrate and loosen mucus.
- Use a humidifier to add moisture to dry air and soothe airways.
- Consume honey mixed with warm water to calm cough and throat irritation.
- Practice deep breathing exercises to enhance lung function.
- Avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke or pollutants.
Licorice Root: Its glycyrrhizin soothes irritated throats and reduces bronchial inflammation.
Thyme: Contains thymol, which relaxes bronchial muscles and reduces coughing spasms.
Mullein: Acts as an expectorant to clear mucus and soothe respiratory passages.
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