question on home remedies

Mandy · 03-02-2007, 01:37 PM

I also only know of steaming, my doctor used to give me dried camilla flowers to add to the water. I don't know if your dad is able to steam with he's condition?
Hope he feels better soon!!

blowry · 03-02-2007, 02:45 PM

Plain steam hasn't worked for him...I told him to try putting vicks in the hot water and then a towel over his head but, he has VERY sensitive skin and breaks out from EVERYTHING!! I feel so bad for my Dad.....I went on line to see if I could find some kind of home remedy but I dont' know how to phrase the question..he does have a somewhat loose cough but just can't seem to bring it up...I told him to cough hard and "huck tooey" it out...(YUCK!) but, he said he can't. My Mom is a good nurse...Hopefully this new medication will work..

Thanks for the suggestions girls!

Gina · 03-03-2007, 12:47 PM

Brenda all I can suggest is to drink lots of water, and if he can take plain Robiutession. That helps loosen the mucous.

rivermom · 03-03-2007, 12:55 PM

Does your Dad like "spicy hot sauces?" I've found that it helps loosen all that stuff up when I eat the hot sauces on stuff.

I am sorry your Dad is dealing with this. My Dad has the same thing and it's very difficult to deal with at times. I wish your Dad well.

rivermom · 03-03-2007, 01:00 PM

I found this on the internet and who knows, it's worth a try right??

When a person feels congested and has a lot of phlem, a glass of hot coca cola before going to bed for several days will help a lot.

gja1000 · 03-03-2007, 05:31 PM

There is some over the counter medicine like the Vicks treatment - sorry I can't remember the name, but you put it in the shower with you - on the floor and as the water hits it, it puts off a vicks-like aroma and that combined with the hot steam really seems to open up your head/chest. My daughter swears by it. She, her husband, and two kids have all had great results with it!

I hope you find something that works!

03-02-2007, 01:37 PM	#1
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	I also only know of steaming, my doctor used to give me dried camilla flowers to add to the water. I don't know if your dad is able to steam with he's condition? Hope he feels better soon!! __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

03-02-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
blowry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 450	Plain steam hasn't worked for him...I told him to try putting vicks in the hot water and then a towel over his head but, he has VERY sensitive skin and breaks out from EVERYTHING!! I feel so bad for my Dad.....I went on line to see if I could find some kind of home remedy but I dont' know how to phrase the question..he does have a somewhat loose cough but just can't seem to bring it up...I told him to cough hard and "huck tooey" it out...(YUCK!) but, he said he can't. My Mom is a good nurse...Hopefully this new medication will work.. Thanks for the suggestions girls! __________________ Brenda

03-03-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
rivermom Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Posts: 2,475	Does your Dad like "spicy hot sauces?" I've found that it helps loosen all that stuff up when I eat the hot sauces on stuff. I am sorry your Dad is dealing with this. My Dad has the same thing and it's very difficult to deal with at times. I wish your Dad well. __________________ ~_/> , /\/\ ,,, Sheryl When I grow up I want to be a horse whisperer!

03-03-2007, 01:00 PM	#5
rivermom Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Posts: 2,475	I found this on the internet and who knows, it's worth a try right?? When a person feels congested and has a lot of phlem, a glass of hot coca cola before going to bed for several days will help a lot. __________________ ~_/> , /\/\ ,,, Sheryl When I grow up I want to be a horse whisperer!

03-03-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Brenda all I can suggest is to drink lots of water, and if he can take plain Robiutession. That helps loosen the mucous.

03-03-2007, 05:31 PM	#6
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	There is some over the counter medicine like the Vicks treatment - sorry I can't remember the name, but you put it in the shower with you - on the floor and as the water hits it, it puts off a vicks-like aroma and that combined with the hot steam really seems to open up your head/chest. My daughter swears by it. She, her husband, and two kids have all had great results with it! I hope you find something that works!

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