Effective Home Remedies for Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
While medical treatment is essential, the following natural home remedies may help relieve symptoms:
Avoid cold, stale, and heavy food; choose warm, freshly cooked meals.
Have warm green gram, moong dal, or mixed vegetable soups twice a day to nourish the body and soothe the throat.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to a cup of warm water and drink it once or twice daily. Turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Gargling 2-3 times daily with warm water mixed with salt and turmeric can help relieve throat irritation and reduce inflammation.
Mix Vasa juice with warm water and consume it daily. It acts as an expectorant, loosens mucus, and calms severe coughing spells.
Roast ajwain seeds and black pepper in cow ghee, powder the mixture, and take a pinch with ghee and honey twice a day for cough relief.
Roast cloves and cinnamon until aromatic, grind them into a powder, mix with jaggery, and consume in the morning to reduce cough frequency.
Boil cardamom in goat or cow milk for 5 minutes. Add Pippalimoola (the root of Piper longum) and drink warm. This remedy reduces strain, eases coughing, and promotes restful sleep.
Inhale steam from plain or medicated water to relieve nasal congestion, sneezing, and headaches. Do this once or twice a day for best results.
When to Consult a Doctor?
Timely medical intervention is crucial. See a doctor immediately if:
The cough worsens or lasts for weeks.
Breathing difficulty occurs.
Vomiting becomes frequent.
There is a risk of complications.
Proper diagnosis and timely antibiotics can prevent severe health issues and shorten the duration of illness.
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