If your cough does not subside even with home remedies, schedule an appointment with your doctor.

Repeat 5-6 times or more each minute for 15-20 minutes.

Inhale slowly and deeply through your nostrils and feel your stomach expand with each breath.

Sit up straight, with one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest.If you do not want to use OTC cough syrups, you can try sucking on lozenges to lubricate your throat. Warm milk with turmeric can help soothe the throat and works as an excellent expectorant. Drinking warm ginger tea with honey can help relieve sore throat coughing. Staying hydrated is one of the important things to do while recovering from any virus, including COVID-19. Place a wedge under your pillow, as sleeping with your head and chest in an elevated position prevents the mucus from obstructing your airways and thus can help prevent you from coughing. Give your immune system plenty of time to recover by getting adequate rest, and aim to sleep more than 7-9 hours a night. Avoid relying on these too much since they can be addictive. Codeine-containing cough syrups can help you sleep when taken before bed. Take over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressants.

Inhaling steam 2-3 times a day can help loosen trapped mucus and reduce the frequency of coughing.

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