Milk with a mineral water from a cough
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Mineral water is used in the treatment of many diseases, including colds. Very often to suppress coughing attacks patients are recommended to drink Borjomi or Essentuki. Useful properties that are contained in the water favorably affect the work of the whole organism, including the respiratory system.
Milk with water from cough is especially effective at the initial stage of the disease. To prepare the medicine, it is enough to mix both fluids in equal proportions and take ½ cup during the day. Relief occurs within 1-3 days of such therapy.
Quite a non-standard way of eliminating the symptoms of colds is milk with a mineral water from a cough. The effectiveness of this combination is explained by the fact that mineral water is a source of useful microelements. That is why it is included in the therapeutic diet with many diseases of both the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory system.
The combination of mineral water and milk has the following properties:
- Saturates the blood with oxygen.
- Softens the inflamed mucous membranes.
- It liquefies phlegm.
- Stimulates the reflux of the mucous discharge.
- Promotes rapid regeneration of damaged tissues.
This mixture is effective in dry non-productive cough, as it helps to get rid of its attacks. An animal drink perfectly warms, relieves spasms of the respiratory tract and eliminates perspiration in the throat.
When choosing a mineral water, it should be borne in mind that all waters are divided into dining rooms and medicinal. For an antitussive, an alkaline liquid should be used. Its effectiveness is based on a beneficial effect on the respiratory system and neutralization of acidic environment in thick sputum. In addition, water contributes to the dilution of phlegm. Alkaline waters include: Borjomi, Essentuki-4, Essentuki-17 and others. They can be taken only for medicinal purposes, that is, they are not suitable for daily use.
Therapeutic recipes:
- ½ cup milk mix with the same amount of mineral water and stir. Take half a cup in the morning and before going to bed.
- Mix 200 ml of water with 300 ml of milk and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Thoroughly mix everything and take 1 glass 2-3 times a day.
- Mix in equal proportions milk with mineral water and add to the water cocktail 20 g melted butter. Thoroughly mix the drink, take 2-3 times a day. Such a recipe envelops the mucous membrane with a thin film, protects the throat from the negative effects of pathogens.
Despite the useful properties, the above recipes have certain contraindications: lactose intolerance, gastrointestinal diseases, gout, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, impaired renal function, migraine.
Milk with borzhomi from a cough
One of the most popular mineral waters is Borjomi. Milk with Borzhomi from a cough well moisturizes and soothes mucous larynx, removes irritation. In addition, this combination reduces the intensity of painful seizures and improves sputum discharge, thereby facilitating the patient's condition.
Most often Borjomi is appointed as a table drink with a wide range of therapeutic effects. Water is rich in ions of calcium, potassium, magnesium and fluorine, contains chlorides and sulfates.
Appointed for such violations:
- Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Metabolic disorders.
- Inflammatory processes in the intestines and organs of the digestive tract.
- Violations from the CNS.
- Diseases of the reproductive system.
The complex composition of the drink makes it possible to use it both for treatment and for the prevention of disease states. To eliminate the cough, mix in equal proportions milk and water, warm slightly. Take 1/3 of the drink received before each meal. If desired, it is possible to release gas from the mineral water beforehand, simply by opening the bottle and leaving it for 20-30 minutes.
Mineral-milk treatment is contraindicated in cases of kidney and stomach disease in the stage of exacerbation, bleeding of any kind, with mental disorders and alcohol dependence.
Narzan with milk from cough
Another option for treating cold symptoms with mineral water is Narzan with milk from a cough. According to its properties, mineral water refers to medicinal-table waters. It includes a high concentration of substances necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Water is especially effective in diseases of the respiratory system and ENT pathologies ( rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis ).
To mitigate coughing attacks should be mixed in equal proportions of water and slightly warmed milk. To drink you can add a spoon of honey or melted butter. Take 3-4 times a day for 1/3 cup. The duration of therapy takes on average 10-12 days
The combination of Narzan with a nutritious drink of animal origin is contraindicated with active tuberculosis, bronchial asthma and lung abscesses, during pregnancy and in any acute illness.
Essentuki with milk from a cough
All the mineral waters used to eliminate coughing attacks, differ in their composition and have a different effect on the body. Applying Yessentuki with milk from a cough, it is necessary to know that this water has several varieties.
- Essentuki №2 - contains bicarbonate calcium, which has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Suitable for the treatment and prevention of disorders from the respiratory and digestive systems, urinary tract.
- Essentuki №4 - has a comprehensive health-improving effect on the body. It is most often used for inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract.
- Essentuki № 17 - highly mineralized water, effective for any chronic diseases, including the respiratory system.
- Essentuki № 20 - water with a small mineralization, so it can be used for daily use.
To treat barking dry bouts it is better to use Essentuki №2 or №17. From the water should be released gas (pour into a glass and stir a little with a spoon) and mix with an equal amount of milk. To the liquid components add honey, melted butter, as well as sugar to improve flavor characteristics. The drug is taken until the painful condition is completely eliminated.
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