I have a chronic smokers cough or symptoms still surviving from the flu!I want to sleep tonite but,my reaction is to cough up and spit out flem that is constantly stuck in my throat!Ive drank hot tea,water,soda,and stayed away from anything related to milk!Ive stopped smoking for five days now and have the will power to stay away!I have this vaporizor with the vicks liquid I can pour in but it said to ask if cough is chronic!
Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Chronic cough requires multi modality approach.* Suggestions for better outcome - Stay away from smoking active as well as passive.- Avoid exposure to dust, pollen, polluted atmosphere if required use triple layered face mask.- Maintain HY Chat Doctor. - Balanced nutritious diet.- Avoid chilled beverages, oily, spicy, non veg, dairy fat, junk foods.- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day.- Inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added picks liquids 5 minutes each 3 times a day with blanket covered over the head.- Prefer semi reclining position when resting.- Regular walking in fresh air, deep breathing exercises, YOGA are vital pillars for your recovery.- Avoid stress, anxiety.* Consult later your doctor if required for x-ray chest and further work up. Wishing you fine health ahead. Regards.