STEP 1 Have some tea 喝点茶

Drink herbal tea with honey. This will bring immediate and lasting relief.

STEP 2 Add vapor 增加蒸汽

Use a steam vaporizer or take a hot shower to moisturize your throat and lungs.

Absorb the steam for at least 10 minutes for maximum effect.

STEP 3 Drink lots of water 多喝水

To keep your throat properly lubricated, drink lots of water throughout the day.

STEP 4 Chew ginger 嚼生姜

Chew on a small piece of peeled, fresh ginger throughout the day to suppress your cough.

STEP 5 Milk before bedtime 睡前喝奶

Drink a glass of warm milk with honey before bed, just for good measure.

In 2009, a retired Colorado carpenter coughed up a nail that had been stuck in his nose for over 30 years.