{"id":8166,"date":"2019-07-16T06:59:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T06:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=8166"},"modified":"2021-04-20T17:54:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T17:54:00","slug":"17-home-remedies-to-help-ease-whooping-cough-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/17-home-remedies-to-help-ease-whooping-cough-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Home Remedies to Help Ease Whooping Cough Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whooping cough is a health condition that most people are already vaccinated against when they\u2019re children, but there are still a handful of whooping cough cases diagnosed every year \u2013 and you could be at risk of picking up a pertussis infection if you\u2019ve recently come into contact with anyone who has it, even if you have been previously vaccinated, and especially when your immune system is at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of whooping cough include a persistent wheezing cough, high-grade fever, and associated muscle pain; other symptoms can also include hernias and an increased risk of a heart attack or embolism as a result of the coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normally treated with antibiotics, but there are plenty of natural ways in which you can complement your current treatment and ease your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 great home remedies that you can use to help ease the symptoms associated with a whooping cough infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Honey <\/a>and turmeric are two ingredients that have been around for thousands of years, and there are an increasing amount of scientific studies that now support what people have known all this time: Both of these ingredients are one of the best things that you can include in your regular diet, especially if you\u2019re currently battling an infection or trying to recover from one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honey can help to ease the symptoms of a cough and boost your immune system, and the same can be said for turmeric. Both ingredients can be combined into a tea brewed with milk and drank a few times per week for the best effect, or they can be used in food: There are plenty of recipes out there that you can find for free on the internet that can tell you how to apply these two ingredients together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spoonful of honey can also be added to most herbal teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Warm Bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are thousands of health benefits associated with having a warm bath, and there\u2019s nothing better for tired and stressed muscles<\/a>; it does more than just make you feel better, a warm bath can physically get the tension in the muscles to relax \u2013 and from there, massage and the addition of essential oils can enhance the relaxing effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an added effect, the hot steam from the bath can also help to \u201copen up\u201d the lungs, although always be careful in cases where heart disease is known or suspected, or where the patient already has an existing fever. If you already have a fever, a too-warm bath can have adverse effects instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you tell? The moment a warm bath makes you feel any worse, pull the plug. There are plenty of other treatments (including hot compresses) that can achieve the same effect without as much strain on the body where you can\u2019t handle a warm bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Herbal Teas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Herbal tea<\/a> is something that a lot of people never think to have in the house, but if you want to stay healthy, you should start stocking up. There can (and have been) a thousand different books out there about the health benefits of the many available herbal teas, and the scientific studies that support these health benefits are on the increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of herbal teas that you can consume in order to ease the symptoms of whooping cough, including mint-based ones, lavender-based ones \u2013 or just plain old tea, though remember that some types of tea contain caffeine, and you should always take care with ingredients like caffeine and mint when it comes to existing or suspected heart conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try several different herbal tea combinations to find the one that works best, and continue the treatment even after the signs of the original infection are gone: It can only do your immunity some good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

There are thousands of health benefits associated with massage<\/a>, and it can be one of the best ways to relieve associated muscle pain and tension no matter what the condition might be that\u2019s causing it. This is why people in professional sports will usually rely on a professional massage therapist \u2013 and you can also benefit from one if you\u2019re trying to find relief from the associated symptoms of a condition like whooping cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A persistent cough for several hours, days or weeks can leave your body tense, and massage together with a warm bath is one of the best natural ways to find relief for the symptom. Massage can be done at home, but it helps to have at least a few consultations with a professional to show you the ropes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if massage isn\u2019t effective, or if the pain continues even after the first signs of the infection are gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Boosting Your Immunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The body\u2019s immune system<\/a> is there to act as your body\u2019s first line of defense against contracting any illnesses or infections, and it almost goes without saying that you should keep your immune system in good condition as much as you can \u2013 it can help you to avoid getting sick, and it can help you deal with current infections like whooping cough a lot easier; a strong immune system also means that you\u2019ll feel a lot better during your recovery stage even after the symptoms of the initial infection have gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boost your immunity as much as you can with some of the immunity-boosting drinks and herbs that have been mentioned in this article, and combine this with other ways to improve your immune system such as moderate exercise and switching over to a healthier diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor or try more alternate treatments if you find that the treatments you\u2019re following now aren\u2019t achieving the desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moderate exercise is always a good thing, and you should try to stay active as much as you can if you want to give your body the necessary boost that it needs \u2013 but when you\u2019re sick, the opposite of exercise is usually best, and it\u2019s recommended that you get as much rest as possible for the duration of the infection<\/a>. Never push your body further than it can take when you\u2019re fighting off an infection like whooping cough and cut down on any activity that can be considered strenuous for your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body does most of its healing when asleep or resting, and when recovering from an infection like whooping cough, getting enough rest can be imperative to aiding the symptoms of your condition, especially when you combine it with some of the other methods that are mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with your doctor if symptoms still persist after this, or if you notice any drastic changes to your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Adapting Your Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that they should be following a healthy diet<\/a>, but it\u2019s a known fact that very few people follow the diet that\u2019s considered ideal for their needs and body type. If you aren\u2019t sure how to improve your current diet, make an appointment or two with a dietary expert or view some of the thousands of diet plans available online for a different take on what you\u2019re doing now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to recover from conditions such as whooping cough or any other infections in your body, your body needs as much energy as possible \u2013 and where is it going to get this energy if it can\u2019t get it from your food? Switch to a healthier diet, and increase your nutrient intake for the duration of the infection as much as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases where you\u2019ve become so sick that you can\u2019t eat, it could go beyond the scope of what you can treat at home: See your doctor if this is the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Even people who follow a healthy diet still might not be getting all of their essential nutrients, and this is in part due to the fact that food has changed a lot over decades as it’s been processed; there isn\u2019t much you can do about this except trying to keep your diet as healthy as possible \u2013 and, of course, including supplements <\/a>and vitamins to fill in the gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of general multivitamins out there that you can take to boost your immune system and improve your health, or you can go for more specific products that are known to target certain needs, like supplements for sports, mental performance or pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplements are great to take if you\u2019re struggling with a current infection, but remember to continue taking the supplements even after the infection has healed. Speak to your doctor before starting or stopping any new treatment, and ask your doctor to make recommendations for the supplements that suit your health best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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