27 Bizarre Home Remedies That Actually Work

Relieve Coughs With Steam

If your cough will not go away and you have become immune to cough drops and medicine, consider a steam bath. A bit of humidity may help to loosen up mucus buildup and congestion in sinuses caused by dry air. Take a hot shower, or simply hover your head in a small basin or bowl of hot water. Boil water and pour into a bowl. Drape a towel over your head while you put your face above the hot water inhaling in the steam for four to five minutes, a few times a day. To enhance the steam bath and open up your airways, consider adding a few drops of eucalyptus or tea tree essential oil.