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What remedies help with post Covid cough?
I'm three to four weeks past COVID and still have cough (during the day) I sleep ok without coughing. Lungs seem to be clear, the cough is more bronchial producing expectorant. Cough remedies (except honey) don't seem to work.
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For your throat issue, try gargling several times a day with about 1/2 cup warm water that has some salt (make it about as salty as ocean water), a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar, and if you can stand this part - a dash of cayenne pepper. If you can’t take the heat of this ingredient, omit it. Gaggle as deeply as you can allowing it to get very far back into your throat. Do not drink anything for at least a half hour afterward so that it stays on your throat. I got this tip from a professional singer who needed her throat and voice in top notch condition. Hope you get relief.
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3 Reactions•gargle, not gaggle. lol.
Developed cough 8 weeks after Covid. Dr gave complete physical and has no idea what caused cough. Not infection, allergies.
Anyone out in the community experience this??
Hello @tchrart. Sorry to hear about your lingering cough. I wanted to connect you with other members who have experienced lingering coughing after COVID, so you will notice I have moved your post here:
- What remedies help with post Covid cough?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-covid-cough/
Have you had any other viral infections such as cold/influenza that caused you additional symptoms since COVID? Did you have a cough at all during your initial COVID infection?
Had Covid end of October. Developed cough mid December that I still have. Most PCP’s say it could be change of weather or allergies.
Saw allergist who recommended Allegra D. Started taking this about 4 days ago and has helped me. Good luck!
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1 ReactionHi Pat12950,
I was ready to give up after especially reading that others are suffering with a cough that won’t go away after Covid-19. But you reminded me and I hope others who are believers that we must trust in the Lord. When I read this in your message, it quickened my spirit and reinvigorated my hope. Yes it’s 2:31 a.m. in the morning, and yes I’m still coughing my head off—-but I can stop reading now and remember where my help lies. It lies in the Lord! I’m praying for you and many others who are suffering from long term Covid coughing. I’m believing by faith I will be healed and you will be too. Just be diligent, pray, seek wise counsel (doctors, medical providers, etc.) but don’t leave God out of the equation. He is the great healer!
Thank you for this recipe. It has helped me greatly.
The cayenne doesn't have to burn to help. I use only a speck.
I add 2 oz. of cold water, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cider vinegar, and a speck of cayenne to a 5 oz. glass and give it a stir. I microwave the solution on high for 10 sec. before gargling. Relief is immediate due largely, I believe, to the numbing effects of even such a small amount of cayenne.
I call it my “Covid cough.” I experienced 2 episodes of Covid beginning Sept 2022 and again in March 2023. Both were quickly resolved with Paxlovid except for longterm exhaustion, three months of unexpected kidney involvement in 2023 and this nagging cough. As of September 2024, my bloodwork is finally normal.
The hacking, phlegmy daytime cough still persists after 25 months. The clear mucous comes up from my lungs although my breathing and capacity is normal.
I am thankful to have regained normal energy at 24 months and I am no longer sleeping 16 hours a day. Any suggestions to get relief from the cough? The irritation and cough reflex is not in my throat. The mucous coughs up easily but there is no end.