Guaifenesin, which also referred to as glyceryl guaiacolate, is one of the most common mucus-thinning medications available.
After rinsing the sinus, you can also use a nasal steroid to help calm any inflammation that can lead to congestion and drainage.
There are many different kinds of cough drops out there. You can purchase them over-the-counter at your local pharmacy.
Chlorpheniramine: This antihistamine is usually taken as a 4 mg tablet. As an adult, you can take a maximum of 24 mg a day. Children should only take 12 mg a day. This sort of antihistamine may cause drowsiness. Diphenhydramine: This antihistamine is most commonly known as Benadryl. Generally you should only take one tablet of this antihistamine in a 24 hour period. Benadryl can cause serious drowsiness in some people.
Desloratadine: This antihistamine comes in both tablet and syrup form. It is non-drowsy so you can take it and still function. It is non-drowsy because it does not delve deeply into your body and affect your central nervous system, as older generation antihistamines do. Fexofenadine: This antihistamine also remains outside the central nervous system. It comes in tablet form.
Do this once in the morning and once at night.
Boil water. Place the boiled water in a large bowl. Cover your head with a towel and put your head over the bowl of hot water. Make sure that the towel covers your whole head and the bowl. The towel keeps the steam from escaping and dispersing. Inhale the steam until the water cools down. You can also take a hot shower. Keep all of the windows and doors closed so that it becomes super steamy in your bathroom.
Drink ginger tea, take ginger supplements, or add more raw ginger to your meals.
Eat two to four raw garlic cloves a day. You can also take garlic supplements, or add more garlic to your meals.
You can increase your intake of echinacea by drinking echinacea tea, taking supplements (in tablet form) or using echinacea tinctures.
Try to drink 8 to 12 glasses of water a day, though you should drink more if you are physically active.
Bathe your pet every other day. Pets, especially those who are furry, can accumulate dust that can contribute to your allergies. Clean your house at least once or twice a week. Vacuum carpets and rugs once or twice a week. Open your windows in the morning to let some fresh air into your house, but close them halfway through the day so that you can keep allergens out.
Clean your humidifier every week to make sure that it is not blowing dust and other allergens into your room.
Milk, cheese, half-and-half, yogurt, and ice cream.
You should also try to avoid secondhand smoke, as it can have the same effect on your mucous membrane.
Try to prop your head and shoulders up so that you are in an almost-sitting position. While this might not be the most comfortable way to sleep, it will help you to get rid of your cough.
