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Treating cough : Prevention
Try rubbing Vick's VapoRub on neck and chest. Wait about 20 minutes for good results.
Take an expectorant. Expectorants are sold over-the-counter, and they should help loosen any mucus or phlegm that's lingering in your airway.
Take an antihistamine it helps de-congest you during a cold or other illness, which might help you cough up and expel fluid.
Use a saline-based nasal spray to relieve congestion,a saline spray can help loosen the mucus in your nose or throat.
Inhale moisture. Moisture can also help loosen anything that's left in your throat. Consider these methods:
Humidifiers can be purchased at most drug stores, and most can store enough water to run for hours. Position the humidifier so that you can inhale the moisture while you sleep.
Ingest plenty of fluids. Drink water, eat broth-like soup, or sip on non-citrus fruit juice.