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Calculated Shard: 142 (from laksa116)

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Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa142.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/cough-get-rid-home-hacks","crawl_time":1768334149,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,webmd!www,\/cold-and-flu\/cough-get-rid-home-hacks s443","src_root_hash":"18365360746078618142","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Cough Relief: How to Get Rid of a Bad Cough","meta_descriptions":["Coughing is a normal and healthy reflex that helps clear your airways of mucus, smoke, and other irritants. However, you can try some home remedies to quiet and soothe your cough."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Coughing\nis a normal and healthy reflex. It helps your body clear your airways of\nmucus\n, smoke, and other irritants, but constant\ncoughing\ncan take a toll. It may interrupt your sleep, work, and activities, hurt your chest, and tire you out. When infected or irritated by a cough or sore throat, the cells in your upper airways (nose and throat) trigger your immune system to help fight back. You can get relief from these symptoms by working to reduce the inflammation.\nIt’s best to stop a cough by treating the underlying cause, whether it’s a cold, allergies,\nacid reflux\n,\nblood pressure drugs\n,\nor other\nmedications\n. But you also can try some home remedies to quiet and soothe your cough.\nDrink lots of fluids.\nWhen you’re sick,\nmucus\ncan trickle down the back of your nose. Staying hydrated thins the drip, making it less likely to irritate your throat and trigger a cough. This also makes it easier for your\nlungs\nto clear out the discharge.\nWhat’s more, a parched body may push your\nimmune system\nto release more histamines. These chemicals swell your nose and make more mucus, which can set off a cough.\nTry honey and other natural cough remedies.\nHoney\nsoothes the scratchiness in the back of your throat. One study found that honey works just as well as over-the-counter drugs for easing nighttime coughs. Take a tablespoon as needed, or stir it into a warm drink. Don’t give honey to babies under age 1. \nOther natural remedies include aloe and menthol. These can help reduce inflammation of the upper airways. \nSip a hot drink.\nResearch shows that it can ease\ncold symptoms\n, including a cough. The liquids are hydrating, and the heat helps lower congestion. Brew some calming chamomile\ntea\n.\nGinger\ntea is another good choice. The spicy root may help relax the smooth muscles in your airways. Steep chopped ginger in boiling\nwater\nfor 5-10 minutes and discard before sipping.\nUse over-the-counter products for cough relief.\nSome natural OTC products that contain very low doses of aspirin also help reduce the symptoms of sore throat and cough. \nClear irritants from your home.\nSome people are sensitive to perfumes and fragrances in laundry detergents and air fresheners. That may irritate the\nsinuses\nand up mucus production, which sets the stage for hacking.\nIf you have\nallergies\n, cleaning away\nmold\n, dust, and\npollen\nmay help. These allergens may cause a reaction, including a cough. You may need to wash your sheets in hot water, clean your floors with a HEPA-filter vacuum, and scrub windows with a bleach solution.\nSleep\non an incline.\nIf a cold or an allergy is the cause of your cough, try raising your head. When you lie flat, the mucus can pool and irritate your throat. To put gravity on your side, use an extra pillow or raise the head of your bed with a stable surface, such as books.\nGargle with salt water.\nAlong with soothing a\nsore throat\n, gargling can also help loosen thick mucus. It can help clear away allergens and bacteria. To try it, dissolve 1\/2 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water. Gargle, then spit it out.\nStamp out cigarettes.\nSmoking\nparalyzes the tiny hairs lining your\nlungs\n, called the cilia, which clear out mucus and dirt. That’s why some smokers get long-term cough. Research so far suggests that the same may happen with vaping. Steer clear of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and\nsecondhand smoke\n.\nMoisten the air.\nA steamy shower or bath can help loosen the mucus and ease congestion associated with your cough. A humidifier may also help. Be sure to clean and change the filter as directed by the manufacturer. This prevents it from blowing mold, fungi, and bacteria in your home.\nRinse your nose.\nRinsing out your nose flushes out cough-inducing mucus and allergens from your nasal passages and\nsinuses\n. Use a saline spray or try\nnasal irrigation\n. With your head tilted over a sink, use a n\neti pot\n, nasal cup, or bulb syringe to pour salt water into one nostril and let it drain out of the other.\nBronchitis happens when the airways in your lungs become inflamed, causing you to cough. It may be acute or chronic. If it is acute, it will go away within days or weeks. If it's chronic, it may be long-lasting, and you’ll need treatment to manage your symptoms. \nHere are some treatments that can help relieve coughing due to bronchitis:\nCough suppressants. These medicines, often available over the counter, can help reduce the urge to cough. You can take these before bed for restful sleep if your cough prevents you from falling and staying asleep. Some options include benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss) and dextromethorphan (DayQuil, PediaCare). \nCough expectorants. These medicines help your body cough up mucus more easily. It’s best to take them during the day because they might make you cough more. Taking them at night could cause coughing that disturbs your sleep.\nHydration. Drinking water and eating foods with a high water content, such as watermelon and cucumber, can help loosen mucus so you can cough more easily. Herbal teas with honey, cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric may also help.\nThroat lozenges and cough drops. Cough drops and throat lozenges may contain active ingredients such as menthol and eucalyptus, which help reduce coughing when you have bronchitis.\nWhen you breathe in allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, and pollen, you might have allergy cough and other symptoms, including stuffy and itchy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and wheezing.\nYou can manage allergy cough with:\nAntihistamines. These medicines block histamine, a substance released by your immune system, which causes your allergy symptoms. You can get antihistamine medicines such as fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin) over the counter.\nHerbal teas. Warm teas with honey, ginger, or cinnamon may also help relieve coughs caused by allergies.\nCromolyn sodium. This medicine can help prevent your body from releasing histamine, which can stop you from having a cough due to allergies. You can get this drug as a nasal spray or eye drop without a prescription.\nMontelukast (Singulair). Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to help manage allergy symptoms, such as a cough. It blocks leukotrienes, immune system chemicals that lead to allergy symptoms.\nA dry cough is one that doesn't produce mucus or phlegm. It may occur when you have conditions such as the cold or flu or more serious conditions like asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). \nTaking over-the-counter cough medicines like cough expectorants may not work. But you can manage it with:\nHydration. Staying hydrated by drinking water, warm teas, or honey and lemon water may help soothe your airways and reduce your cough.\nCough drops and lozenges. These medicines may help your body make more saliva, soothing your throat and reducing the urge to cough. \nA spoonful of honey. Honey works well in soothing the throat and relieving dry cough.\nA humidifier. A humidifier adds moisture to the air. It can help ease up your airway and reduce dry coughs. \nA steamy shower or hot bath. You can also get in soothing moisture through a steamy shower or bath. The steam can help calm your throat and relieve coughing.\nCoughing from time to time is normal, as it helps clear your airways. However, frequent coughing from conditions such as the flu, cold, or asthma can be disturbing and uncomfortable. As you treat the underlying condition causing the cough, you can also find relief with over-the-counter medicines such as cough suppressants, cough drops, and lozenges, as well as by staying hydrated. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few days to weeks, see a doctor.\nWhy am I coughing so much but not sick?\nYou may cough a lot but not feel sick if you smoke, take blood pressure and heart failure medicines called ACE inhibitors, have postnasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or are regularly exposed to irritants in the air.\nWhy does my head hurt when I cough?\nIf your head hurts when you cough, it might mean you have a cough headache. No one understands exactly what causes it, but scientists think that coughing can increase the pressure in your chest and belly, which then raises the pressure in your brain, causing it to hurt.\nHow do I stop uncontrollable coughing?\nDrinking water or taking honey can help stop uncontrollable coughing immediately. 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It helps your body clear your airways of [mucus](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/postnasal-drip), smoke, and other irritants, but constant [coughing](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/cm\/rm-quiz-nighttime-cough) can take a toll. It may interrupt your sleep, work, and activities, hurt your chest, and tire you out. When infected or irritated by a cough or sore throat, the cells in your upper airways (nose and throat) trigger your immune system to help fight back. You can get relief from these symptoms by working to reduce the inflammation.\n\nIt’s best to stop a cough by treating the underlying cause, whether it’s a cold, allergies, [acid reflux](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heartburn-gerd\/default.htm), [blood pressure drugs](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/hypertension-high-blood-pressure\/how-take-blood-pressure-medicine-properly-why-you-should) [,]() or other [medications](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/drugs\/index-drugs.aspx). But you also can try some home remedies to quiet and soothe your cough.\n\n**Drink lots of fluids.** When you’re sick, [mucus](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/cm\/rm-quiz-mucus) can trickle down the back of your nose. Staying hydrated thins the drip, making it less likely to irritate your throat and trigger a cough. This also makes it easier for your [lungs](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/lung\/healthy-lungs-smokers-lungs) to clear out the discharge.\n\nWhat’s more, a parched body may push your [immune system](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/immune-system-function) to release more histamines. These chemicals swell your nose and make more mucus, which can set off a cough.\n\n![](https:\/\/img.lb.wbmdstatic.com\/vim\/live\/webmd\/consumer_assets\/site_images\/article_thumbnails\/reference_guide\/cough_hacks_ref_guide\/1800x1200_cough_hacks_ref_guide.jpg?resize=750px:*&output-quality=75)\n\nIf you're sick, stay hydrated. This will thin the mucus drip in your throat and help you cough less. (Photo Credit: Generative AI by Getty Images)\n\n**Try honey and other natural cough remedies.** Honey soothes the scratchiness in the back of your throat. One study found that honey works just as well as over-the-counter drugs for easing nighttime coughs. Take a tablespoon as needed, or stir it into a warm drink. Don’t give honey to babies under age 1.\n\nOther natural remedies include aloe and menthol. These can help reduce inflammation of the upper airways.\n\n**Sip a hot drink.** Research shows that it can ease [cold symptoms](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/common_-cold-symptoms), including a cough. The liquids are hydrating, and the heat helps lower congestion. Brew some calming chamomile [tea](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/health-benefits-of-green-tea). [Ginger](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-and-supplements\/ginger-uses-and-risks) tea is another good choice. The spicy root may help relax the smooth muscles in your airways. Steep chopped ginger in boiling [water](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/how-much-water-to-drink) for 5-10 minutes and discard before sipping.\n\n**Use over-the-counter products for cough relief.** Some natural OTC products that contain very low doses of aspirin also help reduce the symptoms of sore throat and cough.\n\n**Clear irritants from your home.** Some people are sensitive to perfumes and fragrances in laundry detergents and air fresheners. That may irritate the [sinuses](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/sinus-tips) and up mucus production, which sets the stage for hacking.\n\nIf you have [allergies](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergy-test-facts), cleaning away [mold](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/cm\/rm-quiz-indoor-allergies), dust, and [pollen]() may help. These allergens may cause a reaction, including a cough. You may need to wash your sheets in hot water, clean your floors with a HEPA-filter vacuum, and scrub windows with a bleach solution.\n\nSleep **on an incline.** If a cold or an allergy is the cause of your cough, try raising your head. When you lie flat, the mucus can pool and irritate your throat. To put gravity on your side, use an extra pillow or raise the head of your bed with a stable surface, such as books.\n\n**Gargle with salt water.** Along with soothing a [sore throat](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/understanding-sore-throat-basics), gargling can also help loosen thick mucus. It can help clear away allergens and bacteria. To try it, dissolve 1\/2 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water. Gargle, then spit it out.\n\n**Stamp out cigarettes.** [Smoking](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/smoking-cessation\/default.htm) paralyzes the tiny hairs lining your [lungs](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/lung\/cm\/rm-quiz-lungs-quiz), called the cilia, which clear out mucus and dirt. That’s why some smokers get long-term cough. Research so far suggests that the same may happen with vaping. Steer clear of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and [secondhand smoke](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/smoking-cessation\/effects-of-secondhand-smoke).\n\n**Moisten the air.** A steamy shower or bath can help loosen the mucus and ease congestion associated with your cough. A humidifier may also help. Be sure to clean and change the filter as directed by the manufacturer. This prevents it from blowing mold, fungi, and bacteria in your home.\n\n**Rinse your nose.** Rinsing out your nose flushes out cough-inducing mucus and allergens from your nasal passages and [sinuses](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/sinus-tips). Use a saline spray or try [nasal irrigation](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/neti-pots). With your head tilted over a sink, use a n[eti pot](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/saline-spray), nasal cup, or bulb syringe to pour salt water into one nostril and let it drain out of the other.\n\n## Bronchitis Cough Relief\nBronchitis happens when the airways in your lungs become inflamed, causing you to cough. It may be acute or chronic. If it is acute, it will go away within days or weeks. If it's chronic, it may be long-lasting, and you’ll need treatment to manage your symptoms.\n\nHere are some treatments that can help relieve coughing due to bronchitis:\n\n- Cough suppressants. These medicines, often available over the counter, can help reduce the urge to cough. You can take these before bed for restful sleep if your cough prevents you from falling and staying asleep. Some options include benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss) and dextromethorphan (DayQuil, PediaCare).\n- Cough expectorants. These medicines help your body cough up mucus more easily. It’s best to take them during the day because they might make you cough more. Taking them at night could cause coughing that disturbs your sleep.\n- Hydration. Drinking water and eating foods with a high water content, such as watermelon and cucumber, can help loosen mucus so you can cough more easily. Herbal teas with honey, cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric may also help.\n- Throat lozenges and cough drops. Cough drops and throat lozenges may contain active ingredients such as menthol and eucalyptus, which help reduce coughing when you have bronchitis.\n\n## Allergy Cough Relief\nWhen you breathe in allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, and pollen, you might have allergy cough and other symptoms, including stuffy and itchy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and wheezing.\n\nYou can manage allergy cough with:\n\n- Antihistamines. These medicines block histamine, a substance released by your immune system, which causes your allergy symptoms. You can get antihistamine medicines such as fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin) over the counter.\n- Herbal teas. Warm teas with honey, ginger, or cinnamon may also help relieve coughs caused by allergies.\n- Cromolyn sodium. This medicine can help prevent your body from releasing histamine, which can stop you from having a cough due to allergies. You can get this drug as a nasal spray or eye drop without a prescription.\n- Montelukast (Singulair). Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to help manage allergy symptoms, such as a cough. It blocks leukotrienes, immune system chemicals that lead to allergy symptoms.\n\n## Remedy for Dry Cough\nA dry cough is one that doesn't produce mucus or phlegm. It may occur when you have conditions such as the cold or flu or more serious conditions like asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).\n\nTaking over-the-counter cough medicines like cough expectorants may not work. But you can manage it with:\n\n- Hydration. Staying hydrated by drinking water, warm teas, or honey and lemon water may help soothe your airways and reduce your cough.\n- Cough drops and lozenges. These medicines may help your body make more saliva, soothing your throat and reducing the urge to cough.\n- A spoonful of honey. Honey works well in soothing the throat and relieving dry cough.\n- A humidifier. A humidifier adds moisture to the air. It can help ease up your airway and reduce dry coughs.\n- A steamy shower or hot bath. You can also get in soothing moisture through a steamy shower or bath. The steam can help calm your throat and relieve coughing.\n\n## Takeaways\nCoughing from time to time is normal, as it helps clear your airways. However, frequent coughing from conditions such as the flu, cold, or asthma can be disturbing and uncomfortable. As you treat the underlying condition causing the cough, you can also find relief with over-the-counter medicines such as cough suppressants, cough drops, and lozenges, as well as by staying hydrated. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few days to weeks, see a doctor.\n\n## Cough Relief FAQs\n**Why am I coughing so much but not sick?**\n\nYou may cough a lot but not feel sick if you smoke, take blood pressure and heart failure medicines called ACE inhibitors, have postnasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or are regularly exposed to irritants in the air.\n\n**Why does my head hurt when I cough?**\n\nIf your head hurts when you cough, it might mean you have a cough headache. No one understands exactly what causes it, but scientists think that coughing can increase the pressure in your chest and belly, which then raises the pressure in your brain, causing it to hurt.\n\n**How do I stop uncontrollable coughing?**\n\nDrinking water or taking honey can help stop uncontrollable coughing immediately. If it persists, get immediate medical help.\n\nSources\n\nUpdate History\n\nShare\n\nPrint\n\nSave\n\nPhoto Credit: Generative AI by Getty Images\n\nSOURCES:\n\nEugene Lee, MD, Loyola Medicine, Maywood, Illinois.\n\nU.S. Library of Medicine: “Cough.”\n\n*Endocrinology*: “Dehydration Stimulates Hypothalamic Gene Expression of Histamine Synthesis Enzyme: Importance for Neuroendocrine Regulation of Vasopressin and Oxytocin Secretion.”\n\n*Rhinology:* “The Effects of a Hot Drink on Nasal Airflow and Symptoms of Common Cold and Flu.”\n\n*JAMA Pediatrics*: “Effect of Honey, Dextromethorphan, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep Quality for Coughing Children and Their Parents.”\n\n*Chest Journal*: “Airway Inflammation as an Assessment of Chronic Nonproductive Cough.”  \n*Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular* Biology: “Effects of Ginger and Its Constituents on Airway Smooth Muscle Relaxation and Calcium Regulation.”\n\nAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: “Humidifiers and Indoor Allergies.”\n\nMayo Clinic: “Sore Throat,” “Bronchitis,” “Hay fever.”\n\n*Urologic Nursing Journal*: “Conventional and Alternative Medical Advice for Cold and Flu Prevention: What Should Be Recommended and What Should Be Avoided?”\n\n*Thorax:* “Pro-Inflammatory Effects of E-Cigarette Vapour Condensate on Human Alveolar Macrophages.”\n\n*American Family Physician*: “Saline Nasal Irrigation for Upper Respiratory Conditions.”\n\nNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “Bronchitis.”\n\nCleveland Clinic: “Battling Bronchitis? 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Boilerpipe Text	Coughing is a normal and healthy reflex. It helps your body clear your airways of mucus , smoke, and other irritants, but constant coughing can take a toll. It may interrupt your sleep, work, and activities, hurt your chest, and tire you out. When infected or irritated by a cough or sore throat, the cells in your upper airways (nose and throat) trigger your immune system to help fight back. You can get relief from these symptoms by working to reduce the inflammation. It’s best to stop a cough by treating the underlying cause, whether it’s a cold, allergies, acid reflux , blood pressure drugs , or other medications . But you also can try some home remedies to quiet and soothe your cough. Drink lots of fluids. When you’re sick, mucus can trickle down the back of your nose. Staying hydrated thins the drip, making it less likely to irritate your throat and trigger a cough. This also makes it easier for your lungs to clear out the discharge. What’s more, a parched body may push your immune system to release more histamines. These chemicals swell your nose and make more mucus, which can set off a cough. Try honey and other natural cough remedies. Honey soothes the scratchiness in the back of your throat. One study found that honey works just as well as over-the-counter drugs for easing nighttime coughs. Take a tablespoon as needed, or stir it into a warm drink. Don’t give honey to babies under age 1. Other natural remedies include aloe and menthol. These can help reduce inflammation of the upper airways. Sip a hot drink. Research shows that it can ease cold symptoms , including a cough. The liquids are hydrating, and the heat helps lower congestion. Brew some calming chamomile tea . Ginger tea is another good choice. The spicy root may help relax the smooth muscles in your airways. Steep chopped ginger in boiling water for 5-10 minutes and discard before sipping. Use over-the-counter products for cough relief. Some natural OTC products that contain very low doses of aspirin also help reduce the symptoms of sore throat and cough. Clear irritants from your home. Some people are sensitive to perfumes and fragrances in laundry detergents and air fresheners. That may irritate the sinuses and up mucus production, which sets the stage for hacking. If you have allergies , cleaning away mold , dust, and pollen may help. These allergens may cause a reaction, including a cough. You may need to wash your sheets in hot water, clean your floors with a HEPA-filter vacuum, and scrub windows with a bleach solution. Sleep on an incline. If a cold or an allergy is the cause of your cough, try raising your head. When you lie flat, the mucus can pool and irritate your throat. To put gravity on your side, use an extra pillow or raise the head of your bed with a stable surface, such as books. Gargle with salt water. Along with soothing a sore throat , gargling can also help loosen thick mucus. It can help clear away allergens and bacteria. To try it, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water. Gargle, then spit it out. Stamp out cigarettes. Smoking paralyzes the tiny hairs lining your lungs , called the cilia, which clear out mucus and dirt. That’s why some smokers get long-term cough. Research so far suggests that the same may happen with vaping. Steer clear of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and secondhand smoke . Moisten the air. A steamy shower or bath can help loosen the mucus and ease congestion associated with your cough. A humidifier may also help. Be sure to clean and change the filter as directed by the manufacturer. This prevents it from blowing mold, fungi, and bacteria in your home. Rinse your nose. Rinsing out your nose flushes out cough-inducing mucus and allergens from your nasal passages and sinuses . Use a saline spray or try nasal irrigation . With your head tilted over a sink, use a n eti pot , nasal cup, or bulb syringe to pour salt water into one nostril and let it drain out of the other. Bronchitis happens when the airways in your lungs become inflamed, causing you to cough. It may be acute or chronic. If it is acute, it will go away within days or weeks. If it's chronic, it may be long-lasting, and you’ll need treatment to manage your symptoms. Here are some treatments that can help relieve coughing due to bronchitis: Cough suppressants. These medicines, often available over the counter, can help reduce the urge to cough. You can take these before bed for restful sleep if your cough prevents you from falling and staying asleep. Some options include benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss) and dextromethorphan (DayQuil, PediaCare). Cough expectorants. These medicines help your body cough up mucus more easily. It’s best to take them during the day because they might make you cough more. Taking them at night could cause coughing that disturbs your sleep. Hydration. Drinking water and eating foods with a high water content, such as watermelon and cucumber, can help loosen mucus so you can cough more easily. Herbal teas with honey, cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric may also help. Throat lozenges and cough drops. Cough drops and throat lozenges may contain active ingredients such as menthol and eucalyptus, which help reduce coughing when you have bronchitis. When you breathe in allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, and pollen, you might have allergy cough and other symptoms, including stuffy and itchy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and wheezing. You can manage allergy cough with: Antihistamines. These medicines block histamine, a substance released by your immune system, which causes your allergy symptoms. You can get antihistamine medicines such as fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin) over the counter. Herbal teas. Warm teas with honey, ginger, or cinnamon may also help relieve coughs caused by allergies. Cromolyn sodium. This medicine can help prevent your body from releasing histamine, which can stop you from having a cough due to allergies. You can get this drug as a nasal spray or eye drop without a prescription. Montelukast (Singulair). Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to help manage allergy symptoms, such as a cough. It blocks leukotrienes, immune system chemicals that lead to allergy symptoms. A dry cough is one that doesn't produce mucus or phlegm. It may occur when you have conditions such as the cold or flu or more serious conditions like asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Taking over-the-counter cough medicines like cough expectorants may not work. But you can manage it with: Hydration. Staying hydrated by drinking water, warm teas, or honey and lemon water may help soothe your airways and reduce your cough. Cough drops and lozenges. These medicines may help your body make more saliva, soothing your throat and reducing the urge to cough. A spoonful of honey. Honey works well in soothing the throat and relieving dry cough. A humidifier. A humidifier adds moisture to the air. It can help ease up your airway and reduce dry coughs. A steamy shower or hot bath. You can also get in soothing moisture through a steamy shower or bath. The steam can help calm your throat and relieve coughing. Coughing from time to time is normal, as it helps clear your airways. However, frequent coughing from conditions such as the flu, cold, or asthma can be disturbing and uncomfortable. As you treat the underlying condition causing the cough, you can also find relief with over-the-counter medicines such as cough suppressants, cough drops, and lozenges, as well as by staying hydrated. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few days to weeks, see a doctor. Why am I coughing so much but not sick? You may cough a lot but not feel sick if you smoke, take blood pressure and heart failure medicines called ACE inhibitors, have postnasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or are regularly exposed to irritants in the air. Why does my head hurt when I cough? If your head hurts when you cough, it might mean you have a cough headache. No one understands exactly what causes it, but scientists think that coughing can increase the pressure in your chest and belly, which then raises the pressure in your brain, causing it to hurt. How do I stop uncontrollable coughing? Drinking water or taking honey can help stop uncontrollable coughing immediately. If it persists, get immediate medical help.
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[How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks#091e9c5e81b23d79-1-1) - [Bronchitis Cough Relief](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks#091e9c5e81b23d79-5-5) - [Allergy Cough Relief](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks#091e9c5e81b23d79-6-6) - [Remedy for Dry Cough](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks#091e9c5e81b23d79-6-7) - [Takeaways](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks#091e9c5e81b23d79-7-8) - [Cough Relief FAQs](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-get-rid-home-hacks#091e9c5e81b23d79-7-9) 7 min read ## How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing [Coughing](https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/coughs) is a normal and healthy reflex. It helps your body clear your airways of [mucus](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/postnasal-drip), smoke, and other irritants, but constant [coughing](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cm/rm-quiz-nighttime-cough) can take a toll. It may interrupt your sleep, work, and activities, hurt your chest, and tire you out. When infected or irritated by a cough or sore throat, the cells in your upper airways (nose and throat) trigger your immune system to help fight back. You can get relief from these symptoms by working to reduce the inflammation. It’s best to stop a cough by treating the underlying cause, whether it’s a cold, allergies, [acid reflux](https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/default.htm), [blood pressure drugs](https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/how-take-blood-pressure-medicine-properly-why-you-should) [,]() or other [medications](https://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx). But you also can try some home remedies to quiet and soothe your cough. Drink lots of fluids. When you’re sick, [mucus](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cm/rm-quiz-mucus) can trickle down the back of your nose. Staying hydrated thins the drip, making it less likely to irritate your throat and trigger a cough. This also makes it easier for your [lungs](https://www.webmd.com/lung/healthy-lungs-smokers-lungs) to clear out the discharge. What’s more, a parched body may push your [immune system](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/immune-system-function) to release more histamines. These chemicals swell your nose and make more mucus, which can set off a cough. ![](https://img.lb.wbmdstatic.com/vim/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/reference_guide/cough_hacks_ref_guide/1800x1200_cough_hacks_ref_guide.jpg?resize=750px:&output-quality=75) If you're sick, stay hydrated. This will thin the mucus drip in your throat and help you cough less. (Photo Credit: Generative AI by Getty Images) Try honey and other natural cough remedies.* Honey soothes the scratchiness in the back of your throat. One study found that honey works just as well as over-the-counter drugs for easing nighttime coughs. Take a tablespoon as needed, or stir it into a warm drink. Don’t give honey to babies under age 1. Other natural remedies include aloe and menthol. These can help reduce inflammation of the upper airways. Sip a hot drink. Research shows that it can ease [cold symptoms](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/common_-cold-symptoms), including a cough. The liquids are hydrating, and the heat helps lower congestion. Brew some calming chamomile [tea](https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea). [Ginger](https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ginger-uses-and-risks) tea is another good choice. The spicy root may help relax the smooth muscles in your airways. Steep chopped ginger in boiling [water](https://www.webmd.com/diet/how-much-water-to-drink) for 5-10 minutes and discard before sipping. Use over-the-counter products for cough relief. Some natural OTC products that contain very low doses of aspirin also help reduce the symptoms of sore throat and cough. Clear irritants from your home. Some people are sensitive to perfumes and fragrances in laundry detergents and air fresheners. That may irritate the [sinuses](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-tips) and up mucus production, which sets the stage for hacking. If you have [allergies](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-test-facts), cleaning away [mold](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/cm/rm-quiz-indoor-allergies), dust, and [pollen]() may help. These allergens may cause a reaction, including a cough. You may need to wash your sheets in hot water, clean your floors with a HEPA-filter vacuum, and scrub windows with a bleach solution. Sleep on an incline. If a cold or an allergy is the cause of your cough, try raising your head. When you lie flat, the mucus can pool and irritate your throat. To put gravity on your side, use an extra pillow or raise the head of your bed with a stable surface, such as books. Gargle with salt water. Along with soothing a [sore throat](https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/understanding-sore-throat-basics), gargling can also help loosen thick mucus. It can help clear away allergens and bacteria. To try it, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water. Gargle, then spit it out. Stamp out cigarettes. [Smoking](https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/default.htm) paralyzes the tiny hairs lining your [lungs](https://www.webmd.com/lung/cm/rm-quiz-lungs-quiz), called the cilia, which clear out mucus and dirt. That’s why some smokers get long-term cough. Research so far suggests that the same may happen with vaping. Steer clear of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and [secondhand smoke](https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/effects-of-secondhand-smoke). Moisten the air. A steamy shower or bath can help loosen the mucus and ease congestion associated with your cough. A humidifier may also help. Be sure to clean and change the filter as directed by the manufacturer. This prevents it from blowing mold, fungi, and bacteria in your home. Rinse your nose. Rinsing out your nose flushes out cough-inducing mucus and allergens from your nasal passages and [sinuses](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-tips). Use a saline spray or try [nasal irrigation](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/neti-pots). With your head tilted over a sink, use a n[eti pot](https://www.webmd.com/allergies/saline-spray), nasal cup, or bulb syringe to pour salt water into one nostril and let it drain out of the other. ## Bronchitis Cough Relief Bronchitis happens when the airways in your lungs become inflamed, causing you to cough. It may be acute or chronic. If it is acute, it will go away within days or weeks. If it's chronic, it may be long-lasting, and you’ll need treatment to manage your symptoms. Here are some treatments that can help relieve coughing due to bronchitis: - Cough suppressants. These medicines, often available over the counter, can help reduce the urge to cough. You can take these before bed for restful sleep if your cough prevents you from falling and staying asleep. Some options include benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss) and dextromethorphan (DayQuil, PediaCare). - Cough expectorants. These medicines help your body cough up mucus more easily. It’s best to take them during the day because they might make you cough more. Taking them at night could cause coughing that disturbs your sleep. - Hydration. Drinking water and eating foods with a high water content, such as watermelon and cucumber, can help loosen mucus so you can cough more easily. Herbal teas with honey, cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric may also help. - Throat lozenges and cough drops. Cough drops and throat lozenges may contain active ingredients such as menthol and eucalyptus, which help reduce coughing when you have bronchitis. ## Allergy Cough Relief When you breathe in allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, and pollen, you might have allergy cough and other symptoms, including stuffy and itchy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and wheezing. You can manage allergy cough with: - Antihistamines. These medicines block histamine, a substance released by your immune system, which causes your allergy symptoms. You can get antihistamine medicines such as fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin) over the counter. - Herbal teas. Warm teas with honey, ginger, or cinnamon may also help relieve coughs caused by allergies. - Cromolyn sodium. This medicine can help prevent your body from releasing histamine, which can stop you from having a cough due to allergies. You can get this drug as a nasal spray or eye drop without a prescription. - Montelukast (Singulair). Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to help manage allergy symptoms, such as a cough. It blocks leukotrienes, immune system chemicals that lead to allergy symptoms. ## Remedy for Dry Cough A dry cough is one that doesn't produce mucus or phlegm. It may occur when you have conditions such as the cold or flu or more serious conditions like asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Taking over-the-counter cough medicines like cough expectorants may not work. But you can manage it with: - Hydration. Staying hydrated by drinking water, warm teas, or honey and lemon water may help soothe your airways and reduce your cough. - Cough drops and lozenges. These medicines may help your body make more saliva, soothing your throat and reducing the urge to cough. - A spoonful of honey. Honey works well in soothing the throat and relieving dry cough. - A humidifier. A humidifier adds moisture to the air. It can help ease up your airway and reduce dry coughs. - A steamy shower or hot bath. You can also get in soothing moisture through a steamy shower or bath. The steam can help calm your throat and relieve coughing. ## Takeaways Coughing from time to time is normal, as it helps clear your airways. However, frequent coughing from conditions such as the flu, cold, or asthma can be disturbing and uncomfortable. As you treat the underlying condition causing the cough, you can also find relief with over-the-counter medicines such as cough suppressants, cough drops, and lozenges, as well as by staying hydrated. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few days to weeks, see a doctor. ## Cough Relief FAQs Why am I coughing so much but not sick? You may cough a lot but not feel sick if you smoke, take blood pressure and heart failure medicines called ACE inhibitors, have postnasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or are regularly exposed to irritants in the air. Why does my head hurt when I cough? If your head hurts when you cough, it might mean you have a cough headache. No one understands exactly what causes it, but scientists think that coughing can increase the pressure in your chest and belly, which then raises the pressure in your brain, causing it to hurt. How do I stop uncontrollable coughing? Drinking water or taking honey can help stop uncontrollable coughing immediately. If it persists, get immediate medical help. Sources Update History Share Print Save Photo Credit: Generative AI by Getty Images SOURCES: Eugene Lee, MD, Loyola Medicine, Maywood, Illinois. 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