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robot_is_alive OP t1_j1j89p2 wrote
It’s my parents, and so age is a factor, but I am running out of ideas. NyQuil stuff ain’t working either.
30kplus t1_j1jvegv wrote
actual eucalyptus tea. and eucalyptus oil sprayed into a handkerchief they can breath into. there’s also a chinese medicine called loquat.
midnightingenue t1_j1j5mni wrote
Raw honey is the best cough medicine
robot_is_alive OP t1_j1n1sk0 wrote
Just to note, this has helped. It’s not completely subsided but largely beneficial.
midnightingenue t1_j1n4fij wrote
So glad! It’s also an antibiotic…
williamwchuang t1_j1j7qbc wrote
Wash your humidifier like twice a week! Hope you get better soon!
robot_is_alive OP t1_j1j84ni wrote
Thanks, Will do.
PrisonerV t1_j1jdfbe wrote
Clean it with vinegar.
robot_egg t1_j1jb8z1 wrote
The dry air is very tough on old lungs. Your instinct with the humidifier is good. Another thing that might help is having them drink as much liquid as they can - more than thirst makes them want.
If they have a heart condition they may be taking diuretics to manage their water balance. This exacerbates the effect of dry air, and makes drinking fluids even more important.
robot_is_alive OP t1_j1jo1hg wrote
Thank you! This maybe it. They take some meds heart conditions but not sure what it does.
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excellentiger t1_j1j531t wrote
Maybe you are sick? Idk I've never had that problem, I'm always running an electric heater with no humidifier