So, I intend to take better care of myself. In an hour I will go to the drugstore and buy cough medicine. There's one brand called Colvan that always works for me, although I don't like its side effects. It makes my head drowsy and my throat tight. But better that than let this cough linger.
I will, however, tell you some great home remedies that work wonders.
Water. Drink lots of it. Ideally we all drink a liter a day. Drink more when suffering from colds and coughs.
Yakult. I don't know why it works, but it does. I think all the good bacteria in it kills off the virus. Try it.
Fruit. Any excuse to pig out on apples, pineapples, grapes, oranges, mangoes, or whatever your favorites are is good enough! Eat fruit even when you're not sick!
Unsweetened fruit juice. The sugar in most canned or bottled fruit juice will irritate your throat more, so to get your dose of vitamin C, choose unsweetened.
Rest. Get lots of it! Don't party too much during an illness. Avoid things like alcohol and smoke. For the time being.
Hot broth. The steam from hot broth seem to loosen tough sticky phlegm. While you're at it, soak in a steam bathtub or take a leisurely hot shower. Inhale that steam. It's good for you.
Prayer. Some sort of quiet time and meditation helps heal the body and the soul.
Now let me go take a dose of my own advice. I'll write soon when I get well.
