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What are some of the best natural remedies for a cough?
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Some of the best natural remedies for a cough include drinking lots of fluids, getting plenty of rest and sleep, using humidifiers or steam to help loosen congestion, gargling with warm salt water, taking over-the-counter cold medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, eating ginger or turmeric, and using essential oils like eucalyptus or peppermint.