Apple cider vinegar + honey = natural cough remedy

I found this home remedy for cough and it worked so well that I wanted to share it with everyone.

The first night I tried it, my son threw up a bunch of phlegm after 5 minutes which helped him get cleared up. About an hour and a half later, I gave him another teaspon before going to bed and within 5 minutes he was asleep (it usually takes him at least 30 minutes to do that)! Although he had the rapid shallow breathing due to his history of asthma, he didn't cough during this first night and was able to sleep the entire night.

He only needed 2 nebulizer treatments to control his asthma symptoms*.

On the second night his asthma symptoms were gone and really slept well - even eliminated his snoring (a chronic problem due to stuffed sinuses).

By day 3, he had an occassional cough - not as frequent, severe or lingering like his previous experiences (lasts for at least 2 weeks). He was even able to play basketball and spend a day outside. I only had to give it to him in the morning and before going to bed.

I usually give it every 3 hours until cough is gone.

Here's to green living and good health.

SAY NO TO DRUGS!

*Please do not take this as a cure to his asthma symptoms. I only used this to control his cough. I have been using other approaches to control his asthma and allergies all of which I believe have currently helped him recover quickly. Should his symptoms not improve with his doctor prescribed rescue medications, we are prepared to contact his doctor/take him to the ER as with previous experiences. I am hoping that he will no longer require these rescue asthma medications in the future.

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[haniya1999]

hey i have had a sucky cough for like 2 weeks now and there is mucus i dont know what to do i tryed this its a bust i tried viks dosnt really work and i tried gargolling ive been doing it for as long as i can remember and it dosnt work i didnt try the peppermint thing cuz my nose is too blocked up to smell and all over the counter drugs just put me to sleep

[vivsalazar]

@haniya1999 try oregano oil, thieves oil and other essential oils

[parkranger487]

Guys I really don't know what to do. I don't want to try this because I have a bad gag reflex. I will hurl at anything I don't like. It's killing me now. 11:10pm and I can't sleep. My nose is blocked and when I breath throat my mouth my throat gets ticklish and I start to cough and gag. The more water I drink the more I have to pee and when I lie down my tummy is too full of water and I need to burp. So annoying. He'll? I should go to the doctor? Only opened Monday though. It's saturday today :(

[vivsalazar]

@parkranger487 try peppermint oil... put a drop of two on your palm, rub hands together and inhale. also can put in hot water, drink and/or inhale.

rub vicks vaporub on the sole of your feet then put socks on when you go to bed at night. hope you feel better soon.

[vivsalazar]

better yet, add apple cider vinegar to the salt water. better to just boil the water instead of microwaving though. thanks.

[vivsalazar]

sorry it didn't work for you.  hope you find another natural remedy that will work for you. hope you feel better.

[bigkool35]

I'm going try this ASAP

[briyawna2007]

Hmm my son has had a dry cough for like a week... I am going to try this.. I am trying everything before I have to take him to the DR. I have 2 younger kids so its a bit of a pain when I have to take all 3 with me for 5-10 minutes with a dr.

[CARLI3OS]

I WILL RATE LIKE FOR NOW AM TRYING IT BEFORE NIGHT TIME THAN RATE BACK OF WHAT THE EFFECT WAS AND IF IT DOES WORK.

[WestcoastMusicals]

thanks lady

[tradmaverick]

Organic honey.....haha.....good one....thats a laugh!

[thugricanz]

@flamingpinkflamingo0 It does work, it doesn't heal very fast. I bet medicines would take you weeks.

[lindalovesmusic1]

Just a note, do NOT give honey to a baby under two years of age. It is dangerous, but thanks so much for sharing this info. I have a cough now and am going to try this asap!

[adelgado75]

@cmangy was using the medicated nasal sprays and after two weeks it stopped working. A friend told me about the neti pot and I no longer use the medicated sprays. I try to use it twice a day. It's is the best thing.

[cmangy]

@haniya1999 Try a neti pot. That + Vicks seems pretty effective for me. The neti is especially good for clearing up large swaths of sinus cavity. If you're in a dusty environment a cheap dust mask can aslo help?

[thesuperfe]

this was helpful to me. i also added 1/2 tspoon of fresh ginger juice. i just made it 15 mins ago and my cough stopped right away (the constant dry cough that had me gagging and was making my throat sore), now I am only coughing a little, and it's only the buildup of mucus. im much more comfortable. thanks.