There are several bacterial and viral infections in the air during winter; these may cause cough or cold. If you have a mild cough during this season you must take precautions to ensure that it does not get worse. A nasty cough can keep you up all night and also leaves you with a severe chest pain. Do not explore with cough syrups for they tend to make you sleepy and this is the cause of irritation because your constant cough keeps you awake and leaves you tired and drowsy. The best way to tackle a nasty cough and prevent it from getting worse is to use natural treatments and home remedies.

In order to control this condition you need to tackle it internally as well as externally. The moment you start coughing you need to drink a glass of warm milk. Add a spoon of honey and a pinch of turmeric powder to the milk. The anti inflammatory property of the honey will help to prevent the spread of the infection while the turmeric soothes the swollen glands in your throat. Drink 2 to 3 cups of milk in this manner during the day.

If you are suffering from dry cough then you must have a spoon of honey with ginger powder 3 to 4 times a day. The combination of the ginger and the honey will help to soothe your throat and get rid of the irritation.

If coughing constantly keeps you up at night then you must place a hot water bottle under your neck when you sleep or use warm blankets. Rub a little eucalyptus oil on your neck and back in order to control your cough. The oil also soothes the pain in your chest. You could also apply a generous amount of the oil on your feet and wear woolen socks; this will help you to sleep well at night without being disturbed by constant cough.

When you have any viral infection like a cough you must ensure that you change all your clothes daily. You must also change your linen daily; chances are that the bacteria may get transferred to the linen and it will continue to spread if you use it without washing it. Keep your laundry separate and wash it in warm water. Avoid contact with children as you may spread the infection to them.