7 good habits to avoid a cough

There are certain days when the cough just doesn’t seem to want to go away. It is a nuisance that complicates our daily life. In this situation, it may be useful to have a few simple practices that help soothe the cough. Here are our 7 tips:

1. Drink plenty of fluids regularly: water, juices, lukewarm herbal teas that are low in sugar or sweetened with honey if possible (lukewarm drinks reduce irritation of the airways and make the mucus more fluid, facilitating its removal).
2. Clean the nose well several times a day and, especially in children, use a saline solution.
3. Take a bath or shower regularly. Routine hygiene procedures in a normally heated environment with water at an appropriate temperature can help humidify the mucosa of the airways.
4. Avoid sudden fluctuations in temperature.
5. Wear light pyjamas at night, avoiding excessive blankets and duvets.
6. Dress in ‘layers’ by protecting yourself with scarves, gloves and woollen hats when leaving the house and when the temperature is very low.
7. Open the windows to allow the circulation of air