Sahamamama Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 It's Christmas Eve -- well, actually it is now Christmas Day -- and the whole household is soundly sleeping. I have this congestion and cough that will NOT stop. If I sit up, it's calmer. As soon as I lie down, cough, cough, gag. Cough, cough, gag. That is more exhausting than sitting up! I'm feeling sorry for myself. I'd really like to sleep. I've taken decongestant and put on Vicks (vapor rub). The humidifier is running. I've had Throat Tamer tea and lots of water all day. I've had throat drops. I can't think of anything else to do.... Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I hate it when that happens. The only suggestion I have is to take NyQuil, but you've already taken a decongestant. NyQuil knocks me out. What about the whiskey cure? http://www.food.com/recipe/whiskey-cough-cure-136537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 The only thing that works for me when this happens is hylands cough syrup with honey. I am sure it's at least partly the placebo effect, but it works for me. Also, I say the Jesus prayer (Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner) over and over slowly while trying to breathe slowly along with it and not cough. It too helps. Again, partly the psychological comfort that's relaxing, but I'm praying and not coughing, so it's all good. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I'm so sorry! I've had the horrible fever/cough as well, and just the last couple of nights I've finally been able to sleep well again. Can you sleep in a recliner? Or I've also just elevated by head by folding up a blanket and putting it under my pillow. I also sometimes sleep with a small piece of cough drop in my mouth. Not enough to choke on, just enough to keep me from coughing. Hope you can sleep soon. I know how miserable it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I had this a few days ago. It helped to gargle with saline water. Drink plenty of water - I squeezed a slice of fresh lemon, this helped me to decongest, (or have hot water with ginger, cinnamon/ cloves, & lemon squeezed in). Have ginger teas - peel a cube ginger add in boiling water, take it out later, after adding milk/honey I also add a pinch of black pepper. These teas helps get rid of sore throat, cough and sickness. A healthy diet without refined sugar! Keep hydrated & plenty of rest. Best Wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Afrin. Works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh, by this time I hope you are feeling better! That is a miserable feeling. You said you applied Vic's, but where? The best trick is to rub it all over the soles of your feet and then cover them with socks. Sounds crazy but it works. I don't know why, but it does. I used to have a big bottle of cough syrup with codeine in it that a doctor once prescribed for me. For some reason the Rx was for a huge bottle. That stuff worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 I had this a few days ago. It helped to gargle with saline water. Drink plenty of water - I squeezed a slice of fresh lemon, this helped me to decongest, (or have hot water with ginger, cinnamon/ cloves, & lemon squeezed in). Have ginger teas - peel a cube ginger add in boiling water, take it out later, after adding milk/honey I also add a pinch of black pepper. These teas helps get rid of sore throat, cough and sickness. A healthy diet without refined sugar! Keep hydrated & plenty of rest. Best Wishes My in-laws are Egyptian and this is what they recommended! Thanks for the tips to everyone who posted. We are out of all medication and all out of honey, but have ginger tea, lemons, cinnamon, cloves, and plenty of chamomile and mint teas. I slept about 3 hours last night, finally, when the cough settled down enough. It's not too bad today if I don't talk. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Re: My in-laws are Egyptian and this is what they recommended! I am not Egyptian, but a near relative told me about ginger tea a while back when I could not stop coughing. (Honey, is optional). I hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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