Burning sugar when coughing: treating a child and an adult

Today there is a tendency to increase the number of diseases of the respiratory system. Not only the quantity but also the severity of the disease increases. The number of inflammatory and infectious diseases, both among adults and among children, is constantly growing. It is also worth noting that the number of pharmaceuticals that are effective in treating various diseases is growing. However, side effects, contraindications associated with taking medications are increasing. But in this case, alternative means come to the rescue. For example, traditionally used cough sugar.[1]

What is burnt sugar?

It is a sugar with a brown tint, can be used in cooking and confectionery art, folk, and even traditional medicine. It is obtained by caramelization, i.e., it is heated until dark shades are obtained.

Does sugar cough help?

Oddly enough, sugar is really quite effective in treating cough, rhinitis, and other diseases. It is widely used in the treatment, is part of complex therapy. It is used not only as the main means of alternative medicine, but also as an aid in pulmonology, pediatrics, therapy, and even phthisiology.

Helps with various types of cough, including, when dry, wet. Helps relieve the condition of choking coughs that accompany allergic conditions, bronchial asthma and asthmatic bronchitis. It helps to fight obstruction of the lungs, cough, which develops on the background of infectious diseases such as measles, whooping cough, scarlet fever. And also when coughing is of allergic origin.

How does cough sugar work?

First of all, it affects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, promotes the expansion of bronchopulmonary pathways, alveoli, eliminates obstruction, promotes the development of a surfactant that moisturizes the alveoli and prevents the development of adhesion, excessive friction, drying of the alveoli. This prevents the development of the inflammatory process, allergic reaction, mechanical irritation.

In addition, sugar can irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, which further stimulates the production of immunoglobulins, which are factors of the system of nonspecific resistance. [2]It should also be noted that as a result of the production of mucous membranes of immunoglobulins, an increase in local immunity develops, the body is able to produce more protective mechanisms, stimulates greater endurance, and resistance to infectious diseases.[3]

Indications for appointment

Assign with a strong cough of any origin, and at any stage of the disease. Thus, it is effective in the treatment of cough of allergic, inflammatory, infectious origin. It is also worth noting that sugar can help with mild coughing, at the initial stage of the development of the disease, and at advanced stages, as well as with acute and chronic forms of the development of the pathological process.

Burnt sugar for sore throat

It has a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, and also prevents the development of an infectious process. This is achieved thanks to the antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of sugar, as well as the ability to act as an irritant factor that stimulates the mucous membranes and promotes the production of immunoglobulin. Local immunoglobulin is a local exposure protein that provides anti-inflammatory properties and also stimulates the body’s defense mechanisms.

This reduces the infectious process, normalizes the microflora, which entails a decrease in the inflammatory process. Accordingly, recovery occurs faster, pain also decreases. Also in the composition of sugar are substances that irritate the receptors of the oral cavity, and block excessive receptor irritation, the transfer of information to the pain center. Accordingly, the pain also decreases.

Another effect may be due to the fact that the components formed from sugar can act as growth factors that stimulate the growth and restoration of the normal microflora of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. It is also worth noting that the restoration of normal microflora, the natural microbiocenosis, is the most important condition for rapid recovery. This is due to the fact that in normal microflora has colonization resistance, which prevents the development of pathogenic microflora in the body. Accordingly, recovery comes faster.

Cough Sugar Recipes

Various forms of medicines, including syrups, pills, lozenges, help cough quite well. It should be noted that funds with sugar can be bought in finished form, or they can be made at home by themselves. Consider the basic recipes for the preparation of antitussive sugar-based agents.

• Recipe number 1.

A mixture of periwinkle small and angelica pancici with sugar is used to treat various diseases of the respiratory tract. It is recommended to use as a decoction. In this case, initially for the preparation of broth, a mixture of the roots of these substances is taken, approximately in equal proportions, poured boiling water. You can drink this broth about 2-3 times a day. Before each use, eat a teaspoon of sugar. On average, the course of treatment ranges from 1 week to 3 months, and depends on many factors, including whether the cough is productive, or unproductive, and how quickly recovery takes place.

• Recipe number 2.

Also quite well proven infusion of mallow forest and blackberry with sugar. The mallow is used in the form of leaves, whereas the blackberry is recommended to be used in the form of fruits. It is worth noting that these substances are perfectly combined, and even complement each other. Mallow has anti-inflammatory effects, eliminates diseases of the respiratory tract, contributes to the dilution of sputum, its accelerated removal from the body.

Blackberry is a powerful source of vitamin A, has astringent, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating effects on the body, and also eliminates spasm. As for the blackberry, it also has an antispasmodic effect on the body, eliminating spasm and removing the inflammatory process.

To prepare the infusion, it is recommended to chop the leaves and mallow root, fill them with vodka or alcohol at the rate of 2-3 tablespoons to 2 cups of alcohol. Insist the day, after which they add half a glass of blackberry mixed with half a glass of sugar and insist for another day. After that, the infusion can be drunk. It is recommended to drink up to 50 ml per day, until the cough disappears completely.

• Recipe number 3.

Fig tree syrup can be used to eliminate coughing, thinning and removing sputum. The fig tree is also called fig, however, it is not the same thing. But they are interchangeable. You can cook the syrup from figs. For cooking, you need about 100 grams of fruit without seeds, the same amount of sugar, and about 50 ml of pure water. It is necessary to mix all this thoroughly, and put about a day in a cool place. After that, you can take a teaspoon 2-3 times a day, or with each attack of cough. 

How to make cough sugar?

It is necessary to take about 750 grams of pure sugar, a griddle, red-hot. Pour it on a hot frying pan, continue to heat it until a dark powder is formed. In the process of such a burning sensation, you can also add active drugs, herbs, reinforcing effect.

• Cough sugar

Preparing is quite simple - you need to take a frying pan, put it on fire, heat it to a hot state, then pour sugar (about 500 grams). Burn the sugar on low heat until it becomes a caramel consistency. In order to enhance the healing properties, you can add various medicinal ingredients, biological supplements or herbs.

Fire together with these components.

For the preparation of burnt sugar with vegetable components, it is necessary to grind the plant (most often the root is used, as well as the leaves). In the heated sugar add chopped vegetable components, mix until a homogeneous consistency. Then fry until brown.

Below are the main vegetable ingredients that are added to the composition of burnt sugar: [4]

1. sulfur powder
2. magnesium jrjana
3. Althea Root
4. eucalyptus blue
5. coltsfoot leaves
6. linden flowers
7. plantain leaves
8. Echinacea root
9. daisy flowers
10. calendula seeds.

• Cough Pan Sugar

There are two options for cooking sugar in a pan. It is necessary to take a frying pan, heat it, and then pour 500 grams of sugar. With constant stirring, bring to a caramelized state, or to the formation of a brown tint and specific flavor. In this sugar, you can add plant extracts, as well as special additives. There is a second cooking option: take the refined pieces (diced), pour into the pan, gradually heated.

It is convenient to place in broths, syrups, to use when warming up.
In order to warm up with the use of such sugar, it is convenient to take a packet of fabric, pour hot sugar inside. Top package can be sprinkled with the appropriate essential oil. Under the influence of heat, the oil will evaporate, and will have an additional therapeutic effect. It is recommended to use geranium oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus, oil of coniferous species, rosemary for strong coughing. If the sugar is too hot, you must additionally wrap it with a cloth or towel, and then apply it to the rib cage, or on the area of the shoulder blades.

• Onions with cough sugar

Helps to soothe irritated throat, has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties, soothes the throat. It is recommended to apply for the night. Apply a mixture of onions and sugar. Syrup - after the syrup is infused, it is recommended to drink it twice a day.

Sugar effectively restores the impaired microflora, and is also a powerful source of energy for the body. We drink at night, before bedtime.[5]

• Onions, honey and cough sugar

A large onion is taken, peeled, cut off the top, smeared with honey at the edges, then completely covered with sugar, sprinkled with ground fennel seed. [6]

Stand an hour outside the refrigerator, then about 30-40 minutes in the refrigerator. Eat one such bulb per day with a strong cough. In the recovery period, you can eat half of the onion. For prevention, it is also recommended to eat a bulb in 1-2 days.

If for some reason it is impossible to eat a bulb, for example, with a strong pain in the throat, a strong burning sensation may occur, it is recommended to steam the bulb on the steam bath for about 10-15 minutes. Or there is another option for the use of such a "drug". Onions with honey and sugar are often used in the form of mashed potatoes: you need to grate onions, mix with a tablespoon of sugar, eat and go to bed. In the morning, drink the remaining juice, after checking whether it is missing.

And another recipe: onion is cut into thin slices. Add a few tablespoons of honey mixed with sugar. The resulting mass grease the onion slices. Sugar cough lozenges

Lollipops - one of the favorite treats of any child. It turns out that you can combine business with useful and delicacy to turn into medicine. The basis of their preparation is sugar: it is fried to the state of caramelization (until a brown crust is formed).

The child enjoys knowing that he eats candy.

You can add supplements. It is necessary to observe the following ratio: about 150 ml of water, 50 ml or grams of additives are taken for 200 grams of sugar.

Insist under tightly closed lid. Mix, give the opportunity to insist.

• Alcohol from sugar in cough syrups

Various mixtures are often made on the basis of alcohol, which allows you to quickly stop the inflammatory and infectious process, and also contributes to the rapid elimination of toxins, autoantibodies from the body. This is due to the ability of alcohol to act as a sorbent, which collects all the toxins, metabolites, and brings them out. Alcohol also stimulates the production of immunoglobulin, especially mucous. This is due to the fact that it stimulates the receptors of the respiratory tract.

Another positive property of alcohol - it perfectly stimulates the appetite, acts as a source of energy, participates in the construction of cellular structures. Alcohol dries, promotes the synthesis of new cellular structures, in particular, mitochondria, which act as a reliable source of energy and substances.

Alcohol also acts as a stabilizer that stabilizes cellular structures, as well as the components that make up medicines. In mixtures, it acts as a substance that stabilizes the composition of the drug itself, without altering the properties of the components that make up its composition, and without entering into cross-reactions.

• Vodka with cough sugar

Vodka has long been a favorite remedy. There are some recipes in which vodka is used in its pure form, vodka, in combination with other components.

Vodka with sugar is used in the treatment of cough, both acute and chronic, long-standing. It will help with attacks of coughing infectious, allergic origin, with attacks of croup, asphyxiation, with spasms. It is also worth noting that vodka with sugar contributes to the rapid removal of inflammation, prevents the progression of infection, reduces swelling and reduces body temperature. It stimulates the immune system, normalizes the state of the mucous membranes, increases the body's endurance, stimulates it to independently resist infection.

To prepare the medicinal composition, it is necessary to fill about half of the glasses with vodka, add half a teaspoon of sugar. Then the whole composition is thoroughly stirred, preferably until complete dissolution of the sugar. Drink in one approach. After about 2-3 minutes, repeat the procedure. It is recommended to drink 5-7 such portions, after which to take cover with a warm blanket and go to bed. It is advisable not only to warm yourself, but also to wear warm clothes and warm socks so that you can sweat well.

• Sugar cough syrup

It is one of the basic tools that helps to quickly get rid of almost any cough: about 200 grams of sugar, pour 150-200 ml of clean cold water, stir, or insist.

The composition can include various auxiliary means, including plant components. Slowly boil the product to a uniform consistency and discoloration.

• Sugar Free Cough Syrup

From cough, you can buy or prepare any mixture. Most often prescribed mixture with sugar, because they are pleasant to the taste, have great energy value, contribute to the restoration of microflora. Especially often they are prescribed to children, because they love their pleasant sweet taste.

But sometimes there are cases when sugar-containing potions are contraindicated. For example, they are not recommended for children up to two years, and is also contraindicated during pregnancy. People with a tendency to allergies, overweight, obesity, impaired carbohydrate metabolism, toxicosis, diabetes, glucose intolerance, fructose, galactose, also should be avoided mixtures, which include sugar. The pharmacy should ask for sugar-free mixture in the composition. If you cook at home by yourself, you should simply exclude sugar from the recipe.

• Radish with cough sugar

Sugar can be combined with radish. Good taste does not work, but you can quickly achieve a positive effect. Radish is ground and mixed with sugar. Can be used as a means for oral administration, and can be applied as a compress on the chest, shoulder blades, and even on the heels (under the toe).[7]

• Sugar with cough milk

Sugar with milk helps well in the treatment of chronic cough, or residual effects after suffering a cold, infectious, inflammatory diseases. This tool is quite effective, eliminates cough very quickly. The tool is quite safe, and practically has no contraindications. The exceptions are cases of individual intolerance to milk, casein, as well as diabetes, carbohydrate metabolism disorders, diathesis. Otherwise, there are no contraindications: you can even pregnant women, nursing mothers, people prone to hypertension, cardiovascular disorders.

If there are no contraindications, then it is worth starting the treatment with the simplest, well-known and proven prescription. To prepare it is recommended to take milk, about a glass, add sugar. You can drink the product at a time. In this case, it is better to use at night.
Banana with cough sugar

Banana is often used to treat cough, rhinitis, colds and infectious diseases. To prepare a nutrient mixture, grind a banana and sprinkle it with sugar. Use in unlimited quantities.

• Pine cones with cough sugar

Infusion of sugar with the addition of pine cones: a few cones, and the same amount of sugar. All this is mixed, poured brandy. After gaining a beautiful golden hue, they drink in small quantities twice a day.

Decoction

Approximately 100 grams of pine cones are needed. They are poured into 100 grams of sugar, poured boiling water.

• Burned sugar with pine cones

It is recommended to take about 500 grams of sugar and 300 grams of cones, mix thoroughly, fry in a pan until brown in sugar. Used to add to the broths, tea with a strong cough.[8]

• Water with sugar cough

To eliminate the cough, it is necessary to provide a warming effect, so warm or warm water should be used for warming. It is better to keep the water as hot as possible (as much as you can drink without burning). On a glass of water I dissolve about 2 tablespoons of sugar, drink 2-3 times a day. To enhance the effect in water, you can add a few slices of sliced lemon.

• Sugar with cough sunflower oil

Ointment

Sunflower oil and sugar are boiled until easy formation of steam and caramelization, then set aside, cover tightly with a lid. Insist 30-40 minutes. Use ointment to lubricate the throat, chest, shoulder blades with a strong cough.

• Plantain with sugar cough

Decoction

For the preparation of the decoction of plantain need 10-12 plantain leaves and 500 ml of water. The leaves are washed, crushed, placed in a bowl and pour water.

Infusion

From cooking broth is not much different. The only exception is that vodka or alcohol is used instead of water. Give the opportunity to insist.[9]

Cough sugar for baby

You can give sugar, but it must be done under the strict supervision of adults, because children love sweets, and can eat or drink large amounts of the drug. And this already entails serious consequences, including overdose, allergies, diathesis, skin rashes.

The most dangerous long-term consequence of sugar abuse is diabetes. Also, sugar adversely affects the condition of the teeth. Children are best given burnt sugar (sugar baked in a pan). It is recommended to bake it until it turns brown. It is also recommended to make lollipops for children, which relieve pain well, eliminate coughing, thin sputum. It is quite simple to cook burnt sugar: about 150 ml of water and 150 grams of sugar are taken for cooking. All this is mixed, heated to the formation of caramel mass. You can add medicinal ingredients, plant extracts. It is also worth noting that after cooking you can pour into ready molds, and then give the opportunity to frost. Children will enjoy the candies of various shapes and colors, and at the same time, and cure cough.

Burned cough sugar during pregnancy

This is probably one of the few remedies that can be used to treat the respiratory tract, eliminate cough during pregnancy, and even during the feeding period. However, the dosage must be respected, since sugar abuse during pregnancy can have serious consequences. The use of large amounts of sugar can complicate the course of pregnancy, and also negatively affects the condition of the fetus, the course of the birth itself, and even the postpartum period. Often it causes the development of gestosis, especially in the later periods, contributes to the development of diabetes mellitus, an increased level of glucose in the blood, which significantly increases the load on the kidneys, which may ultimately lead to the development of renal failure.

Benefit and harm of sugar when coughing

Of course, sugar is effective in treating diseases of the respiratory tract, including cough. It quickly and effectively removes the inflammatory process, eliminates pain, stops the infectious process, prevents the development of an infectious process, in particular, a bacterial infection. It is also worth noting that sugar normalizes microflora, since it is a growth factor for representatives of normal microflora. In addition, it restores mucous membranes, contributes to the normalization of the protective properties of the mucous membrane, relieves pain, prevents the progression and re-development of the infectious process.[10]

But under certain circumstances, sugar, like any other drug, can cause complications, side effects and even cause complications. Also, excessive consumption of sugar can do more harm than good. For example, patients with diabetes mellitus, this form of treatment is not suitable, because the condition may worsen, there will be a sharp increase in blood sugar, and a number of side effects accompanying an increase in blood sugar levels. With strong allergic reactions, a negative reaction may occur, ranging from edema, irritation, and ending with angioedema and anaphylactic shock. Also with caution should be used during pregnancy, children under 2 years old and old.[11]

Contraindications

Contraindications include diabetes mellitus, allergic reactions, sugar intolerance, glucose, carbohydrate metabolism, kidney disease. It is necessary to strictly monitor the dosage, take with caution to children under 2 years old, as well as during pregnancy.

Risks and possible complications

The risk arises in patients with impaired carbohydrate metabolism, obesity, diabetes, because sugar is a powerful source of glucose, energy. Also, in case of severe bacterial infection in the presence of tumors, you need to consult a doctor, since glucose acts as a growth factor for microorganisms, and also stimulates cell (tumor) growth.

It creates an increased load on the kidneys, so with caution prescribed to patients suffering from kidney disease in renal failure. It is worth noting that an allergic reaction can also become a serious obstacle to the use of sugar-based products. The most dangerous consequence is anaphylactic shock, which develops in response to the introduction of an allergen into the body, taking place against the background of increased body sensitization.

Reviews

Almost all reviews of sugar as a drug are positive. Sugar promotes rapid recovery, quickly eliminates cough, soothes the throat. It can be used for both children and adults, and even during pregnancy. It is very effective both in pure form and in combination with other medicinal ingredients. Also, a plus is that sugar breaks down to glucose, and it acts as a source of energy. As a result, the cough ceases to be painful, a person can rest, sleep. Strength, endurance, increased energy, appetite. Another advantage - children tolerate sweets well. They love this tool very much and see it as a delicacy rather than a medicine. Consume with pleasure. The only thing - you need to ensure that children do not eat too much sugar and did not cause themselves allergies, or other complications. Children especially love sugar candy (caramel).

Sugar free cough syrup

Honey is a great alternative to sugar. If for some reason you cannot consume sugar, you can replace it with honey. So, honey helps to cough: in its pure form, in the composition of juices and tea, in combination with other drugs and active ingredients, as part of decoctions, tinctures, and even ointments. The essence of its action against coughing is that it irritates the throat, stimulates receptors, and dilutes sputum.

Sugar-free homemade cough drops

If sugar is impossible - it does not matter. Honey is an alternative to sugar. Take in equal shares of honey and water. Cook until thick and the formation of caramel-like mass.

• Recipe number 1.

Prepare honey and caramel mass, in the manner described above.

In the finished honey-caramel mass add pre-cooked tincture of cinnamon, nutmeg. Insist (at least 1-2 days). Pour 50 ml of the infusion into the caramel mass, mix, then pour into molds.

Sugar free coughs and lozenges

Manufacturers take into account that  cough sugar  is an effective tool, but not for everyone. Therefore, sugar-free pills are also produced by domestic manufacturers. Before buying, you need to ask the seller at the pharmacy a tool that does not contain sugar. These can be potions, lozenges, pastilles from manufacturers such as Doctor Mom, Doctor Nova, Strepsils, and others.