Let's Talk About Coughs

Here we take a look at a couple of home-grown remedies for cough that we commonly hear of and see if there’s any truth in them.

We cough as a reflex action to dislodge mucus or clear irritants such as dust or smoke from our airways. It is generally not a sign of anything serious.

Most coughs clear up within 3 weeks and don't require any treatment.

You should speak to a doctor if your cough lasts for more than 3 weeks, is particularly severe or you experience shortness of breath.