Cough and Cold
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Types of Cough and Cold Medication
Anyone who has ever entered the cough and cold aisle at the supermarket is sure to be overwhelmed with the number of choices of medication. Not only are there different active ingredients that fight off cough, cold,
chest decongestants or cold medicines that have antihistamines. There are four main ingredients found in cough and cold medicine; you may find just one of these in your medicine or all four.
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cough gelcaps.
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Expectorant: Loosens up mucus in the chest, making it easier to breathe and cough up the mucus.
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Decongestant: Clears nasal passages and reduces inflammation in the tissue.
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Antihistamine: Relieves allergy symptoms, such as itchy or runny noses, as well as reduces
mucus production.
Treating Coughs and Colds The Natural Way
If your cough and cold symptoms are not interfering with work or school, it may not be necessary that you take medication. While cough suppressants and expectorants carry few side effects, decongestant and antihistamines can make you excitable or drowsy. For these reasons, consider treating your cough and cold symptoms the
hot tea with honey, to loosen up the chest and keep hydrated.
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hot compresses on your sinuses and neck muscles to relieve pain and tenderness.
* Use a
salve underneath the nose to open up the breathing passages using such ingredients as
eucalyptus.
* Get plenty of rest and snuggle up with a
heated blanket.
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