Five easy remedies to stop a nagging midnight cough and get a good night
                     Five easy remedies to 
stop a nagging midnight 
cough and get a good 
night’s sleep.
Take Steam
Taking a steam is one of the most traditional ways to relieve cold-related 
congestion and persistent cough. Even though there are multiple variants 
of steamers available in the market now, many of us cannot afford or 
simply refuse to buy a steamer. Nevertheless, it is a treatment which 
requires no fancy steamers and works better than some cough medicine. 
Simply boil some water and use a towel to cover your head while you take 
a steam. You can put 1 or 2 drops of an essential oil if you want to trigger 
your sense of smell.
P.S. Remember to drink a glass of water after your steam session to avoid 
dehydration.
Use a Humidifier in your room
Dry air, especially during the winter can be hard on your throat, causing 
you to cough endlessly through the night. During these chilly nights, 
even the best cough syrup fails to give you that much needed comfort. 
Using a room humidifier adds some moisture into the air and brings the 
floating dust particles back to the surface, therefore making it easier 
for you to breathe.
Eucalyptus Oil
Rooting from the ancient Ayurveda, a whiff of eucalyptus oil not only 
provides instant cough relief, but also helps in the thinning of mucus 
from your lungs. It contains components such as eucalyptol and cineole 
which are used in essential oils, vapour rubs, and chest rubs that 
relieve chest congestion. So, if your cough medicine fails to make you 
feel better, take 1-2 drops of eucalyptus oil on a cotton swab or 
handkerchief, and place it near your head while sleeping.
Drink a Peppermint, Lemongrass and Ginger Tea
Menthol from peppermint numbs the irritation caused by coughing. It 
also helps in breaking down the mucus and clear chest congestion. The 
anti-inflammatory properties of ginger suppresses the airway 
hyperresponsiveness caused by coughing or asthma. All this goodness 
mixed with the aroma, taste, and antioxidant properties of lemongrass 
in a hot cuppa is better than the best cough syrup you can find.
Consuming Garlic
This one is not for the faint hearted. But it is very effective. Although its 
pungent smell and strong taste is off-putting, its antiviral, anti-bacterial, 
and anti-inflammatory properties more than make up for it. Instead of 
your cough medicine, try roasting a clove of garlic and have it with a 
spoonful of sweet honey to get some relief.