Drink Lots of Water
Coughing excessively would increase the breathing rate and lead to a fever. Both symptoms would cause your body to lose fluids more quickly. Therefore, it is advisable to drink a lot of fluids during the day to prevent hydration. You can take in non-citrus fruit juice, broth-like soup, and plain water. By doing this, you would keep the throat more comfortable, improve the symptoms, and thin the secretions of mucus. Avoid citrus juices and carbonated beverages as they would irritate the throat. [7]
