HOME REMEDIES FOR COUGH WITH
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
A. Rest and adequate hydration
drink at least 2 liters of water,
B. Steam inhalation loosens
secretions for easier expectoration
C. Turning and moving about
facilitates mobilization of secretions
for easier expectoration
D. Herbal preparations
Ginger Syrup- contains essential
oils, antioxidants and oleoresin.
Oleoresin is known for is antitussive
abilities. The aromatic compounds
found in ginger are the
phenylalkylketones, which are
known as gingerols, shogaols and
zingerone (chemical compounds
that provide ginger with its medicinal
qualities and ability to soothe
coughs)
Tamarind Syrup- fruit has
mucoadhesive polymer, consisting of
a natural polysaccharide referred to
as tamarind-gum polysaccharide
(TGP), has been described as a
viscosity enhancer with
mucomimetic activity.
Lagundi can prevent the bodys
production of leukotrienes which are
involve in the inflammatory
response, has Chrysoplenol D, a
substance with anti-histamine and
muscle relaxant properties
-Boil 5 to 6 dried leaves or 8 to 10
fresh leaves in one glass of water for
15 minutes. Strain and drink a glass
every four hours for adults.
Guava Guava leaf is rich in
flavonoids, especially quercetin.
These compounds have
antibacterial activity, may reduce
mucus hence improves breathing
-Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in
three cups of water for 8 to 10
minutes.
Yerba Buena contains menthol as
its major component which has
aromatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic
properties.
Dry Yerba buena leaves for about two
weeks. Crush Yerba buena leaves into
pieces. Boil the dried Yerba buena
leaves in water. 2 tablespoon of dried
Yerba buena leaves to one cup water.
Let it seep for 30 minutes. Strain the
leaves. Take the Yerba buena herbal
tea for 4 to 6 times daily.
Sambong contains flavonoids and
camphor with analgesic, aromatic
and antibacterial properties.
Boil sambong leaves to make a tea.
Leaf decoction is an expectorant. Take
one glass every four hours
Oregano - Oregano contains carvacrol
which has antimicrobial, analgesic,
antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory,
antiplatelet properties.
Leaf infusion is a cure for asthma,
juice from leaves with added sugar is
given to children with cough, asthma
and bronchitis.
Boil two cups of water for every
handful of dried material or three
handfuls of fresh ones. Cover for about
15 to 20 minutes, strain and flavor
with sugar if desired
VACCINES AVAILABLE FOR THE PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS CAUSES OF COUGH

PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE
- Pneumococcos is the most common cause of pneumonia.
- Pneumococcal vaccine is a 23 valent preparation containing purified capsular polysaccharide
of the serotypes;
- administered intramuscularly as a single 0.5 ml dose
FLU VACCINE
- Influenza predisposes individuals to bacterial pneumonia.
- Annual vaccination
- Contains 3 influenza virus strains: H3N2 virus, AH1N1 virus and influenza B virus
- Administered at a dose of 0.5 ml intramuscularly
BCG (Bacillus calmette guerine)
- Given at birth intrademally
- Given at a dose of 0.05ml
- Protection against TB (tubercolosis)
PENTA VACCINE (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib vaccine)
- 5 in 1 vaccine administered intramuscularly 0.5 ml/ dose for 3 doses

IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS CAUSES OF

COUGH

1. It serves as the most convenient and safest preventive care measures for protection against
vaccine- preventable diseases.
-Skipping vaccines will leave an individual be vulnerable to illnesses or infections that may
cause diseases like cough. Thus, it plays a vital role in keeping an individual healthy.

2. It gives immunity against infectious causes of cough

-It is useful for infants and the elderly who are at a greater risk for infections.
- For example, infants are very vulnerable to pertussis. DTaP (diphtheriatetanusacellular
pertussis) and Tdap (tetanusdiphtheriaacellular pertussis) vaccines can grealty help in
reducing the risk of such infections that may lead to whooping cough.

3. It reduces the risk of further infection from one person to another

-Through vaccination, youre protecting yourself and your family. For example, adults are the
most common source of pertussis (whooping cough) infection in infants, which can be deadly
in infants.

4. It helps to protect the health of the community, especially those people who cannot be
immunized (children who are too young to be vaccinated, or those who cant receive certain
vaccines for medical reasons), and the small proportion of people who dont respond to a
particular vaccine.

References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Vaccines and Immunizations. Retrieved August 22,
2016 from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/howvpd.htm

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Retrieved August 22,
2016 from http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/prevention/index.html

National Foundation for Infectious diseases (n.d.). 10 Reasons to be vaccinated. Retrieved August 22,
2016 from http://www.adultvaccination.org/10-reasons-to-be-vaccinated

Pillinger J (2012). Whooping cough (pertussis). Retrieved August 22, 2016 from
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-family/a9091/whooping-cough-pertussis/

Pneumonia (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2016 from http://www.pkids.org/diseases/pneumonia.html

REFERENCES:

Fisgman Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders 4th edition page 407

Philippines clinical Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis, Empiric management and Prevention 2010 page
86 to 91