infections or
congestion.
Water is an obvious choice, but warm liquids can be particularly soothing.Study Anatomy
Try:
Warm water
Herbal tea
Clear broth
Warm lemon water
If your throat feels irritated, sipping rather than drinking quickly may feel more comfortable.
Try Warm Lemon Water With Honey
Honey is one of the better-supported traditional remedies for coughing.Study Biology
Adding honey to warm water or tea may soothe an irritated throat and help reduce coughing. Mayo Clinic notes that research suggests honey may lessen coughing associated with upper respiratory infections.
Simple Honey-Lemon Drink
Add:
1–2 teaspoons of honey
A squeeze of fresh lemon
1 cup of warm water
Mix and sip slowly.
The drink doesn’t “clean” your lungs, but the warm liquid may be soothing while honey can help calm coughing.
Important: Never give honey to a baby younger than 12 months because of the risk of infant
botulism.
SipWarm Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is another popular home remedy when you’re congested.
Although claims that ginger directly “removes mucus from the lungs” go beyond what current evidence can establish, a warm ginger drink can provide fluids and may feel soothing on an irritated throat.
Easy Ginger Tea
You’ll need:
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Several thin slices of fresh ginger
1–2 cups of water
Honey, if desired
A little lemon, if desired
Simmer the ginger in water for several minutes, allow it to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature, and add honey or lemon if you like.
