Classic Or Dud: Coughing So Hard That You Almost Black Out

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This chest cold is kicking my ass, and I'm not convinced that these antibiotics are doing anything.

On the plus side, my abs are getting a great workout.

Anyone got any surefire home remedies? I'm about a week behind in my freelance work, and I can't really afford to take any more time off.

― Tantrum The Cat (Tantrum The Cat), Friday, 28 July 2006 19:47 (nineteen years ago)

Drink as much hot stuff as you can—it will loosen the cough. Hot herbal tea with lots of lemon, cayenne and honey. Quarts of it!

― Beth Parker (Beth Parker), Saturday, 29 July 2006 00:40 (nineteen years ago)

Also, you're body needs rest. The more the better. I've always found smoking a little weed helps to dilate the lungs and make things in general more bearable.

― jim wentworth (wench), Saturday, 29 July 2006 01:13 (nineteen years ago)

Extending on what Beth's said: Hot, steamy showers are helpful too. And menthol chest rubs. Orange juice. And I swear by OTC medication -- like, Robitussin. Cough drops would be good too. But yeah, I'd also do what Beth suggested and drown yourself in hot herbal tea.

― Phoenix Dancing (krushsister), Saturday, 29 July 2006 01:53 (nineteen years ago)

Classic, especially on America's Funniest Videos and especially if the cougher is a small child or old lady.

― Butt Dickus (Dick Butkus), Saturday, 29 July 2006 02:08 (nineteen years ago)

Also classic in a film or public lecture, when the offender leave the room with tears rolling down his / her face.

― paulhw (paulhw), Saturday, 29 July 2006 23:35 (nineteen years ago)

Just don't bruise or crack your ribs! Had it happen to me. TEH WORST.

(a little weed. hot showers. saunas. tea. water. sleep. books. relaxing music-tunes.)

― trees (treesessplode), Sunday, 30 July 2006 03:58 (nineteen years ago)

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