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Whooping cough (which is also known as pertussis) is a health condition for which people are normally vaccinated when they\u2019re children, but there are still a few thousand cases of pertussis that get diagnosed every year. This usually happens when you\u2019ve come into direct contact with a whooping cough infection, and it\u2019s more likely that you\u2019ll contract the condition if your own immune system is at a low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the associated symptoms of a whooping cough infection can include persistent and wheezing cough, fever and vomiting and insomnia; further symptoms can even include hernias or burst veins as a result of the coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s usually treated with a course of antibiotics, but there are many natural remedies that you can use to ease the symptoms at home to complement your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 great home remedies that could ease your symptoms if you\u2019ve been diagnosed with a whooping cough infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Honey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honey <\/a>is more than just a substance loved by cartoon bears everywhere, it\u2019s also been a natural part of the human diet for thousands of years \u2013 and there are plenty of health benefits associated with the regular consumption of honey, with an increasing amount of scientific studies that prove this every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s one of the best natural boosters for your immune system, and it can help you to regain your strength and fight off an infection much more effectively. It\u2019s also one of the best natural things that you can take if you have a cough; warm herbal tea together with honey can help your body and mind to relax when you\u2019re battling off whooping cough, and it can even help to take care of the worst parts of the cough itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that you always have honey as part of your pantry if you want to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Turmeric<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric <\/a>is one of the healthiest things you can include in your diet, and it\u2019s one of the best possible ways to boost your immune system in a natural way; make sure that you incorporate turmeric into your diet at least a few times per week if you want to ensure your immunity functions the way it should \u2013 and increase your consumption of healthy things like turmeric when you\u2019re currently battling an infection such as whooping cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people who have never worked with turmeric before having no idea what to do with it when they have it. The easiest way is to brew tea from milk, honey, and turmeric for the best results \u2013 or you can look up some recipes online for dishes that contain turmeric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cautionary note for turmeric: It stains like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen, so keep it far away from anything that you don\u2019t want stained yellow, including cutting boards and plastic bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Lavender<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lavender <\/a>can be found in many gardens throughout the world, and it\u2019s one of the best herbs you can include in your routine if you want to take something to relax. Relaxation is something that your body is going to be desperately in need of when you\u2019re battling a bout of whooping cough, especially when it comes to muscles that have tensed up as a result of the constant coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender can sometimes be used in food, but the best way to consume it when you\u2019re sick is to brew it into a tea \u2013 or to add some lavender to an existing tea brew that you like. Essential oils can also be found and used for massage, but remember that most essential oils are not made to be consumed or added to foods \u2013 so don\u2019t!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other natural means mentioned in this article can also help to complement the effect of lavender tea, including cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Camphor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Camphor <\/a>is a herb that you\u2019ll notice on the ingredients of many hydrating skin creams, but skincare isn\u2019t the only thing that this herb is known to be good for. It has been in use for thousands of years, and one of the things that camphor can do best is to ease tension in the lungs and muscles. If you\u2019ve been coughing for hours or days straight because of whooping cough, then camphor can ease your muscle tension and help to get the coughing to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful with camphor in cases where heart disease is known or suspected, and consult your medical professional first before you make any serious changes to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camphor can be added to a steaming bath, and the vapors can be breathed directly into the lungs for the best effect. It can be combined with some of the other herbs mentioned in this article, although be careful when putting mint and camphor together in the case of heart issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Cinnamon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon <\/a>is an ingredient that people mostly associate with puddings, but it\u2019s true that it\u2019s a far more versatile ingredient than just this. It can be one of the best ways to naturally boost your immune system, and it\u2019s an ingredient that can be often combined with turmeric and honey to make an immune-boosting tea that can pull your body through even some of the worst types of infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you start to notice the first signs of an infection, start to load up on some of the immunity-boosting ingredients that have been mentioned in this article \u2013 including, of course, cinnamon. If you don\u2019t see yourself adding it to a tea any time soon, there are also plenty of recipes that call for cinnamon and turmeric that can give your body the same type of boost, and taste great at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Careful when breathing around cinnamon, especially if you already have an existing cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Dairy Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dairy <\/a>products are usually the kind of thing that you will want to avoid if you\u2019re sick, and especially if your body is already producing a lot of mucus; but the moment you\u2019ve developed a condition such as whooping cough and the cough turns to a dry hacking sound instead of a \u201cwet cough\u201d, you could actually benefit from a small number of dairy products like milk or full-fat yogurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for including dairy products (if you aren\u2019t lactose intolerant) goes further than just getting rid of the cough. Being sick can also send your internal flora into overdrive, and this has to be replaced as soon as possible if you want to recover \u2013 and other than taking flora tablets prescribed by your doctor, real, natural yogurt containing live cultures is the best natural way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak to your medical professional if you aren\u2019t sure which effect dairy products will have on your current condition, and stop consuming dairy products if it makes your symptoms any worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The application of heat directly to the affected area is something that people usually associate with breaks and sprains<\/a>, but it\u2019s not the only thing it can be useful for, and the application of heat can also go a long way towards naturally easing tension in the muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve contracted a whooping cough infection, all of your muscles are going to feel tense after a few hours to days of coughing, and this can make it feel like your body is on fire. Applying massage and heat directly to these areas (whether you\u2019re doing it with heat compresses or in a warm bath) can help this tension to release, and you\u2019ll feel considerably better as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any adverse effects from the heat, stop the treatment immediately and see your doctor. Sometimes this can be indicative of an underlying heart condition that is best officially diagnosed and treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Mint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mint <\/a>is one of the best fresh herbs that you can include in your diet, especially if you\u2019re currently battling an infection such as whooping cough or trying to recover from one. For one, mint is a lot higher in vitamins and minerals than you might expect, and is considered to be even higher in vitamin C content than things like oranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to put mint to use, including brewing a tea from the leaves or adding it to food. You can also add it to warm water in the same way as camphor was described above in order to inhale the fumes directly into the lungs for the best direct effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful using mint where you suspect conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure. These herbs can place more pressure on the system than necessary, and this should tell you why it\u2019s always important to see a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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