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There is such a thing - smoker's cough. Very unpleasant thing. It is a mistake to assume that it manifests itself only among avid lovers of smoke. Stupidity. Listen to your body. If an incomprehensible lump in the throat periodically arises and one wants to not even cough, but simply sniff, congratulations! You are a contender for the nomination "Ditch Your Lungs". Because it is the first sign. It will be worse.
How to get rid of smoker's cough? First, let's figure out why to get rid of him and why he takes so long himself.
Quit smoking - it got worse
When a person stops smoking, his body gradually cleans itself. And lungs first. It will take a lot of time for them to clean themselves. The longer you smoke, the longer the cleaning will take place.For example, with an experience of 2 years, the process will take about a month. And if you smoked for more than 10 years, then for about 12 months you will get rid of cough. Even using aids.
What are they like? It can be:
- medications
- Dietary supplements
- folk remedies
- lifestyle (physiology)
If a set of measures is used, it is desirable to accurately memorize or record all doses of the drugs taken, tinctures and decoctions. The fact is that any smoker’s cough increases markedly as soon as a person completely gets rid of his bad habit. And with increased cough, he begins to increase the dose of medication. Over time, the drug accumulates in the body (especially for plant-based products and various herbal infusions or decoctions). And then begins to act. Sometimes it can do more harm than good. If the cilia of the lungs do not cope with the amount of secreted sputum, it may stagnate and fester. Does this man achieve, quitting smoking?
Some people try to get rid of the smoker's cough, while continuing to flush in the usual manner with the treatment. It works, but not for long.Over time, an increasing dose of the drug is required, and in one “wonderful” moment the funds cease to function.
So, to stop coughing, you first have to quit smoking. Otherwise, all spent efforts and funds will be useless.
Quit smoking - will have to be treated
The first thing is to contact the doctor. To the therapist, and it is better to the pulmonologist. He will look at the test results, study the history and write out the most appropriate medicines or dietary supplements for this reason. You may have to undergo a course of physiotherapy. It all depends on the situation.
Independently choose a mucolytic agent is not recommended. Because some are suitable for dry cough, others for cough with a high level of sputum, others have certain contraindications.
But, it is quite possible to help your lungs with the help of traditional medicine. By the way, do not forget to warn your doctor about taken infusions and decoctions. This can be useful and you will receive in the recipe a more sparing dose of chemistry.
The most optimal is the reception of dairy products. Serum, kefir, milk, buttermilk.Only 200 ml in the morning and your lungs will say thank you.
Juice of ordinary black radish together with natural honey, which is used to treat infectious cough types, perfectly helps out former smokers. How to make a hole in the root and impose there honey, knows most of the population. This method is simple, but gives very little healing medicine. But you need to take it on 2 tbsp. l morning and evening for at least 30 days (assuming a healthy gastrointestinal tract). Where to get so much radish?
We do this: we take 1 kg of pure honey and 2 kg of washed, cleaned root crops. Finely chop or mince. Stir in glassware, forget for 12 hours. After filtering and store strictly in the refrigerator. It turns out 1.5-1.7 liters of healing syrup. Now that's exactly enough.
Council Honey is desirable to take lime. It is great for treating upper respiratory tract.
Of the herbs that have proven themselves as fighters against the smoker's cough, it is possible to emphasize thyme, marshmallow, chamomile, plantain, thyme. These plants help the cilia of the lung epithelium to recover. Therefore, cleansing is faster and better. Young pine needles and onions are also magnificent folk healers.
It should be noted that at the beginning of the intake of herbal preparations, the cough increases significantly, and the amount of sputum increases. Do not be afraid, this is a normal reaction of the respiratory system to your help. So the body is trying to quickly get rid of toxins.
The color of sputum can be dark brown and even coal black. It's good. So the lungs are getting cleaner. But if the sputum is light, with a greenish or pink tinge - this is the reason to immediately contact a specialist. It is better to insure, be examined and eliminate serious diseases.
How to drink herbs when coughing a smoker? For each plant there is a recipe. For example, chamomile, thyme or plantain need to brew with boiling water. The calculation is simple: 2 tbsp. l dry raw brew 200 ml boiling water. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and take 50 ml 3 times a day.
But onions work better on a different system: they put 1 medium turnip and 1 ripe apple of the same size in a saucepan. Do not peel and peel, only carefully wash with a brush! Add 1 liter of pure water and 50-70 g of sugar. Boil over high heat for 10 minutes.Take 2 times a day for half a cup.
Another miracle cure is young pine needles. Collect them in the spring. Then dry, chop and mix with natural honey in a ratio of 1 to 1 by weight. Accepted as follows: 1 tbsp. l the mixture is stirred in 250 ml of warm water, sip in the morning and evening.
The method is good for its multiple benefits:
- During the collection, you get physical exertion plus the healing air of the pine forest.
- By taking the remedy regularly, the body is fueled by vitamins and minerals.
- The essential oils of the needles and the healing properties of honey help the lungs to fight against coughing.
- The mixture causes some aversion to cigarette smoke. Even a stranger.
Quit smoking - clean the lungs with physical exercise
Stop, stop! Why do not you want to read further? No one is going to paint the well-known truths about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. To persuade every morning to do a sprint race or to become a world-class gymnast also will not.
Just an interesting fact: the blood circulation of any person increases even from 20 bends and 10 squats.So why not start with them? In the morning instead of the usual cigarette stomp on the balcony. They bowed, sat down. We stand breathe. Already a good move to saturate the body with a good portion of oxygen.
There will be a desire - continue to strengthen physical activities. It will not be enough. How does this help to get rid of the smoker's cough? As a rule, tobacco lovers - owners of chic breath. Even with a little effort, they lack air. So breath is obtained as deep as possible, the flow of oxygen into the blood increases. Directly the blood supply of the lungs increases, the work of the epithelium increases. Cleansing of clogged bronchi becomes more intense.
It turns out a kind of collective guarantee: you breathe deeply - the bronchi are cleaner.
Council Naturally, if the balcony overlooks the gassed street, then it is better to squat with the windows closed. Or you have to go to the park next door and try to run there already. You can start from 100 meters, gradually increasing the distance. If the race is not able to do it, then your credo is just a quick walk.
There are symptoms - stop smoking!
The smoker's classic cough is very easily diagnosed on its own. You do not need to be a certified doctor.
- The first stage. Constriction of lump in throat. I would like to cough, or poke. The feeling does not pass during the day. In the morning there is a slight fit of coughing. You can get rid of 30 days.
- The second stage. Wet cough after the first morning cigarette every day. With a lot of sputum. It also occurs with a deep breath, laughter, headwinds. Periodic incomprehensible weakness, feeling of a "cast-iron" head when you get woken up. Most often takes place in 3-5 months.
- Third stage. Very long morning cough. Tearing, with strong muscle tension. Most often dry, completely blocking the access of air. There is a strong burning pain in the area of the bronchi and slightly lower. There were cases when people broke their ribs when such a cough developed. Fatigue, severe regular fatigue. Until complete deliverance is needed from 9 to 12 months.
A characteristic symptom of a smoker’s cough is the absence of fever at any stage, a very abundant sputum. The attack can be caused by a deep yawning, physical exertion, ordinary laughter or a simple breath.
Found such symptoms? Start thinking.Otherwise, soon, instead of phlegm clots, you will spit out pieces of your lungs. Of course, this is a metaphor, but the meaning does not change.
Valuable tips for those who are determined to quit smoking
Do not try to use magic patches or pills. Man is always driven by fear. And here you just have to choose - the fear of dying ahead of time or the fear “how will I be without cigarettes?”. He himself began to cough himself and throw. No one can make. Do not want? Smoke and cough. "On health!"
If a person is tired of kadoha and he, having thrown to enrich tobacco magnates personally, continues to often inhale someone else's smoke, then you can not cure cough. Because passive smoking has an even worse effect. The bronchi are trying to clear themselves, and the man adds fresh toxins and tar to them. How lovely! Do not tell me where you can buy new lungs, if so piggy with them?
Before taking herbal remedies, carefully read the instructions and boldly reduce the dose three times. You have a long time to drink these broths, and the body is not accustomed. Listen to yourself. Has it gotten worse? Is everything okay So gradually we come to the recommended dose.
And further.Even if fate is favorable to you and you, after 20 years of a bad habit, do not know what a smoker's cough is, then listen to your household in the morning. From your cigarette got them. Khekayut and gaykayut throat? You are well done! They are also at risk due to your “innocent” hobby.
It is impossible to continue to smoke and get rid of the smoker's cough. You can get temporary relief and only. And you are not tired of scaring your morning "gagging" household, and daytime irritate passers-by and colleagues? Tired of it? Make a choice and let it be right, for the benefit of you and your body. Be healthy!
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