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Dry Cough – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

6 Treatment Options for a Dry Cough

Honey

Honey is an effective home remedy for a dry cough. With many anti-inflammatory properties, it can help alleviate your sore throat and relieve inflammation. You can add ginger powder to have quick relief. It would be very useful if the cough makes it more difficult for you to fall asleep at night. While honey is good for both children and adults, avoid using this option for kids under 1-year-old to reduce the risk of infant botulism. Ideally, you can take 1 tablespoon of honey directly once in several hours. Another option is to mix it with warm water and drink. [10]