Annoying cough....arrrrgh

[Lou898]

Both me and DH have been unwell since Christmas Day...stinking colds. I’ve had little sleep due to this and DH snoring 💤. He has now started with a cough and while I would like to be sympathetic it’s really grating on me ..cough every min or so. I’ve suggested he takes something but he insists nothing works. It’s driving me insane (probably less tolerant due to sleep deprivation) AIBU or should he at least try to take something.

Tbh I'm not convinced commercial cough products actually work.

When I'm suffering I usually have a hot honey and lemon drink (juice of half a lemon, hot water then honey to taste depending on how sweet you want it).

Ive found that as effective in soothing my throat/chest as any cough medicine - but neither is it a cure either.

Tell him to suck a sweet.

Gargle with warm salty water. It kills the germs at the back of your throat and stops your coughing. Do it for a couple of days and you will be sorted. Meds don't work.

Best to try to coat the throat with something - which is why honey works. Also if he sucks a square of chocolate or takes the occasional teaspoon of neat honey these will help. It would also be useful for him to sleep slightly propped up.