What is effective in relieving cough and reducing phlegm? Full analysis of the 10 most popular methods
The weather has changed frequently recently, and coughing and phlegm have become hot health topics on the Internet. Combining the popular discussions on social media and health platforms in the past 10 days, we have compiled the most popular methods for relieving cough and reducing phlegm, and attached scientific basis and practical suggestions to help you quickly relieve symptoms.
1. Top 10 popular methods for relieving cough and reducing phlegm on the Internet
| Ranking | method | heat index | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | honey water | ★★★★★ | Common cough (children over 1 year old and adults) |
| 2 | Pear + rock sugar stew | ★★★★☆ | Dry cough, dry cough |
| 3 | White radish juice | ★★★★☆ | People with thick and sticky phlegm |
| 4 | loquat paste | ★★★☆☆ | chronic pharyngitis |
| 5 | Soak tangerine peel in water | ★★★☆☆ | Cold cough, white phlegm |
| 6 | Luo Han Guo tea | ★★★☆☆ | Lung heat cough |
| 7 | Steamed Pears with Sichuan Scallops | ★★☆☆☆ | Chronic cough, cough due to yin deficiency |
| 8 | Onion Honey Syrup | ★★☆☆☆ | night cough |
| 9 | Ambroxol Oral Liquid (Western Medicine) | ★★☆☆☆ | acute phlegm |
| 10 | moxa leaf foot soak | ★☆☆☆☆ | Cold cough |
2. Scientific verification: Which methods are really effective?
1.honey water: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends honey to relieve coughs in children, and its antioxidant and antibacterial ingredients can soothe the throat. Note: Not suitable for infants under 1 year old.
2.Pear + rock sugar: The dietary fiber in pears promotes phlegm excretion, and rock sugar moisturizes the lungs. However, diabetics should use with caution.
3.Comparison of Western medicine: Expectorants such as ambroxol and acetylcysteine are suitable for cases where the sputum is thick and difficult to cough. Doctor's advice is required.
3. Response plans for different cough types
| Cough type | Features | Recommended method |
|---|---|---|
| dry cough | No phlegm, itchy throat | Honey water, pear soup, Luo Han Guo |
| Wet cough (profuse phlegm) | Thick phlegm | White radish juice, ambroxol, back patting to eliminate phlegm |
| Cold cough | White phlegm, fear of cold | Tangerine peel ginger tea, moxa leaf foot soak |
| Wind-heat cough | Yellow phlegm, sore throat | Loquat paste, honeysuckle dew |
4. Precautions and taboos
1. If you have a long-term cough (more than 2 weeks) or are accompanied by fever or chest pain, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
2. Children, pregnant women, and patients with chronic diseases should consult a doctor before using folk remedies.
3. Home remedies such as honey and onion syrup may cause allergies, so a small amount of testing is required for first use.
5. Feedback from netizens
According to users on Weibo, Xiaohongshu and other platforms:
- 85% of users believe that honey water is effective in relieving coughs at night;
- The improvement rate of steamed pear with Sichuan clam shell for chronic cough is about 70%, but the taste is controversial;
- White radish juice has a high efficiency in excreting phlegm, but people with a cold stomach may experience diarrhea.
Summary: To relieve cough and reduce phlegm, you need to make symptomatic choices. For mild symptoms, you can try natural food therapy. For severe symptoms, it is recommended to combine drug treatment. Keeping the air moist and drinking plenty of warm water are still the keys to basic care!
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