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A wheezing, dry cough and chest pain are two of the most common symptoms that can accompany having a cold, the flu or other respiratory infections or conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve picked up a dry cough from an allergy or any of the conditions mentioned above, there’s no need to reach for the over-the-counter cough syrup first: Instead, there are plenty of ways to take care of a basic dry cough at home that can ease the pain and discomfort associated with a dry cough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these methods are things you can try with just a few simple ingredients, and it’s likely to bring relief to your symptoms. If it doesn’t, all you have to do is try another method on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Careful if you experience chest pain together with coughing in the absence of a lung infection or condition: Both coughing and chest pain can be indicative of serious heart problems that will need immediate emergency medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re sure that it’s a simple cough, here’s how you can take care of it with 14 simple home cures for a dry cough and accompanying chest pain you might have sustained from coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Honey and Turmeric<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A combination of honey <\/a>and turmeric took as a drink, usually with warm milk, is one of the best ways to ease a dry cough, relieve the pain and relax the muscles. It’s a traditional health drink that has been utilized for centuries all over the world with a little bit of variation on the recipe (some people include their choice tea in the mixture, others add ingredients like cinnamon) and it can do a lot for you if you’re battling off the symptoms of a cold or flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other added benefits to this blend: It can give your immune system the boost that it needs to combat the current cold, flu or respiratory infection and it can equip your body better for the next time it might encounter the next type of infection. Honey and turmeric can also help the body to get rid of toxins and is also often recommended as a cure for insomnia when taken just before going to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. A Glass of Milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A regular glass of milk is a recommended addition to the healthy diet, and it’s not just recommended for children who need all the calcium <\/a>they can get to build bones, but can also be recommended for anyone who is trying to heal from conditions of the bone: Yes, the body absorbs it – and while it might not be as calcium laden as a supplement, it also contains many other good things for the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than this, it can act as a rescue for when you have a dry cough: Dry coughs can get painful, and they can sometimes be more dangerous because they will eventually cause very small arteries in the lungs to burst: This can cause bleeding in the lungs, among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a dry cough (and you’re sure that you are not lactose intolerant), a glass of milk can help your body to produce phlegm in the lungs, which can take the edge off a very dry and painful cough for when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. A Warm Bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any of the symptoms of colds or the flu, especially including a dry cough, one of the first things you should try is taking a moderately warm bath with the addition of essential oils<\/a>. It’s about more than just helping the body to relax: It can also ease the tension that’s built up in the muscles over the period for which the infection lasts – and in the case of a dry cough, a warm bath is likely to bring you some relief to the symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The addition of essential oils helps to enhance the effect, but isn’t necessary for it to help: After a warm bath, you’ll notice that most of the general symptoms of flu feel a little bit better without it needing a lot of effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a history of heart conditions in your family or know that you have one yourself, be careful of the added pressure that a warm bath might put on your heart. Some of the other home cures on this list might be a better, safer option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Massage Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Massage <\/a>therapy can be greatly beneficial if you are undergoing the symptoms of colds or flu, or struggling with a dry cough due to any other medical conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, massaging the back can help to open up the lungs, and it can help to relieve the muscle tension that’s normally associated with a serious dry cough that lasts for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are specific massage techniques that apply to the lungs, usually involving the massage of the back with a cupped hand and “whacking” along the lungs: It doesn’t always take a professional to do this, but one can learn how to do this at home with just a few YouTube videos if you’re in need of quick relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The addition of essential oils isn’t necessary for this type of massage, but it can help as a separate treatment for the associated muscle pain that you’re likely to go through at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Home Steaming Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Home steaming therapy is simple to do by yourself: It involves the use of a large bowl or container, hot water and a towel. All you have to do is place your head (and the towel) right over the container and breathe in for a few counts. Some essential oils (especially ones like camphor) can be added to the water to enhance the effect, but take care of mint-based plants if you have a heart condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is likely to help if the symptoms accompanying your cold or flu infection includes a dry cough <\/a>and blocked airways.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a simple method and it’s useful because it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort. It’s also great because it can be an alternative method for easing a cough if you have a reason to avoid a warm bath when you have the flu (e.g. because of a heart condition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Drinking Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The combination of turmeric <\/a>and honey that was recommended earlier on in this article isn’t the only thing that you can drink to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu or a dry cough and muscle pain. Many people also find that their choice blend of tea does the trick – and there is almost an endless assortment of different tea blends that you can try for relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people prefer black teas, others prefer chamomile or mint-based teas. Each of these have their own individual benefits and many of them have been proven to be great for boosting the immunity and relieving the general feeling of being ill that most people associate with getting flu, a cold or an infection that causes a dry cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiment with various types of tea until you’ve found the one that works best for you: For a dry cough, the addition of some milk to the tea might also help for reasons mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Chicken Soup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chicken soup <\/a>isn’t just for the soul as the saying goes, but it also happens to be great for relieving the symptoms of colds, flu, and a dry cough. There are many reasons why specifically chicken soup gets recommended above any others: Chicken soup contains natural antibiotics that other soups don’t, and that can give you the boost you need when you’re suffering from colds or the flu – and well, there’s nothing better than well-made chicken soup when you feel sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re vegetarian or the idea of chicken soup really doesn’t appeal to you at the best of times, move on and try another method on this list: But if you have chicken soup within reach when battling an infection, it can do a lot of good things for your health until you’re back on your feet again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, regular soups can also be used to help when you’re sick, even though they don’t contain the natural antibiotics of chicken soup For enhancing properties to bring other soups up to par, try to add a lot of spice like black pepper for the healing effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Caffeine <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine <\/a>has plenty of proven health benefits that people might not think of when they make their first cup of coffee for the day. It can improve your focus, increase your blood flow and in moderate amounts, it might even prove to be good for the heart – as long as you aren’t consuming too much caffeine, the health benefits far outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a lot of people don’t know about caffeine is that due to the effect it has on blood flow and arteries, it can be a great method for “opening up the lungs” in cases of an asthma attack or dry cough when nothing else is available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This doesn’t mean drink three energy drinks: In fact, it doesn’t even mean you should drink one. That’s pushing it over the top and it might be dangerous when you’re sick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can do is to have one cup of coffee, sipped slowly. Add milk if you like and can tolerate it. It’s likely to help your cough, and it might make you feel a little better if you have the flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Yogurt or Other Dairy Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A glass of milk can do the trick to produce phlegm in the lungs if you are suffering with a dry cough, but it’s not the only dairy product that it might help to try. Just in case you don’t have any milk around the house when it happens, there are other dairy <\/a>products that are just as good of a potential home cure if you need to take the edge off a dry cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try a small serving of yogurt to relieve a dry cough if you don’t have milk. Sometimes even a small amount of cheese can do the trick in just the same way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might not take the cough away completely, but it helps to take the pain out of a dry cough. Should you be lactose intolerant, try another method on this list, or try a few milk substitutes in combination with some of the other methods on this list (like drinking tea or a turmeric blend).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Dairy Alternatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of dairy alternatives, you might have to find one if you want to relieve a dry cough with some of the methods on this list but have lactose intolerance or any similar allergies <\/a>that might keep you from drinking milk. It’s not as hard as you think to find alternatives; There are plenty available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soy milk can be used as a dairy substitute in foods, teas, and other things. There also happens to be coconut milk and plenty of powdered products that can add a bit of creaminess to your drink without adding traditional cow’s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes people who are highly allergic to cow’s milk won’t show the same negative reaction to other milk – including goat milk. Try some of these alternatives if you happen to try soy milk first and find that it’s not your thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you standing apart from the “got milk?” crowd because of an allergy? Try some of the alternatives combined with the methods on this list and you can still use the same method to relieve your cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. A Simple Herbal Home Cough Syrup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If any of the other methods on this list haven’t worked for you or you would just like to try something else, there are a few different ways in which you can make a great, reliable home cough syrup using only a base carrier ingredient together with a handful of herbs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes alcohol can make a good carrier for home tinctures; Choose one such as vodka, clear alcohol, and drink only the equivalent of one shot. Remember that you’re drinking this for the herbal benefit and not the alcohol – and no, getting inebriated isn’t going to help your cold or flu, but it can only make you feel worse or be more dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for which herbs you choose to supplement your tincture, there are many you can use: Sometimes mint-based plants can help lung-related conditions like a cough, but other herbs such as thyme can also work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Aloe Vera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aloe Vera<\/a> is one of the best succulent plants that you can keep around for your health: They are higher in vitamins by weight than most fruits, and they contain many compounds that can boost your general health or immunity – or come to the rescue when you’re sick and struggling with symptoms like a dry cough.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many products and supplements out there created with a base of aloe Vera: Look for some of these or add some aloe Vera to a herbal bath to relieve the symptoms of a dry cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have access to the physical plant, cuttings can be used and tea can be made from it, but the extremely bitter taste means that most people just prefer to look for the supplements instead or something else that contains aloe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any conditions that cause a dry cough, treatment with aloe can mean your body is able to battle this infection off much sooner and learn how to handle it better next time it encounters the same type of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Other Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Earlier methods in this article mentioned the use of a few drops of essential oil in a bath or together with a massage, but the topic of essential oils for your health is such a vast topic that it deserves to stand on its own as one of the best possible home cures that you can use for relieving symptoms like blocked airways, tense muscles or a sore throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential oils <\/a>can never be used in foods or drinks: Don’t. This is not what essential oils are made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can, however, be used in baths and warm water as an inhalant – and this is exactly what you’re looking for to bring relief to a dry cough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential oils such as eucalyptus work particularly well for combating a dry cough, but there are many others you can try: Look at a list of what different essential oils are good for in order to get a better idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Spices or Chili<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spices <\/a>and chili’s are some of the first things that people avoid when they get sick, but most people don’t know that it can actually be more beneficial for their health in moderate amounts – and act as one of the best ways to boost and repair the immune system on this entire list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices can include a wide variety of different things including black pepper, white pepper and turmeric (each with their own individual reasons why they’re great for your health when you’re sick) – and you should load up on these during any point you feel your immune system might be compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do chili and spice directly help for a dry cough? There are many different types of chili out there which can increase the production of phlegm, and this can take the edge off a dry cough in the same way that milk would have without the need to drink it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything in moderation, though, especially with chili – and if you have a digestive condition to speak of, avoid it and try another method instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enough rest is one of the most important things that you can do for your body when you’re feeling tired and ill, or when you experience the most common symptoms of having a cold or the flu. When your immune system i<\/a>s trying to fight off an illness, it’s doing most of this in your sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re deprived of sleep, your body heals at a much slower rate – so never try to see how long you can stay awake for when you’re sick. Listen to your body and get some rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have to show up to work and it happens to be any serious, strenuous activity, see a doctor book you off work. Pushing yourself past your limits while flu or similar conditions place added strain on your heart could be fatal: So don’t do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get more than enough rest for the duration of the condition causing your dry cough and you’ll notice that you get better, sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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