Treatment. Treatment is determined by the cause of the electrolyte imbalance, the severity of the imbalance, and by the type of electrolyte thatâs either in short supply or over abundant. Treatment options normally include either an increase or decrease of fluids.
1 If you have a dry, tickling cough, try cough drops or hard candy. Never give these to a child under age 3, because they can cause choking.  Use a vaporizer or take a steamy shower. These increase moisture in the air and help soothe a dry throat.
Remedy For That Summer Cough. For much of May I suffered from a seemingly endless fit of coughing. This lingering dry cough from a cold has no phlegm but was irritating nevertheless. I went to see my doctor and I was given an unusual prescription with a drawing and instructions. The drawing was of a pear with hollowed center and flames at the bottom.