question on home remedies

[blowry]

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]

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

[rivermom]

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]

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]

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!