''A cough and cold can keepyou awake all night and make you feel horrible, and it can feel as if it willnever go away. The most amazing is that they don’t need treatment, they will cureon their own, but some tips can still make you feel better. 

Coughing is good for us as it clears your breathing passages of heavy mucus that can transmit viruses to your lungs and the rest of your body.

Here is the list of food items that can make you feel at ease.''

HONEY

Sore throat will not let you eat anything with ease, the pain sometimes feels unbearable but we have an option for you. Honey has long been used to treat sore throats.  You can make take this at home by combining up to 2 teaspoons of honey with herbal tea or warm water and lemon.Lemon helps you with congestion and boosts your immunity as it provides vitamin-c to you, that means you will recover fast.

SALT WATER GARGLE

You don’t need to consume it, but doing gargle with this will show wonders. This remedy seems simple but it is the most effective one to reduce infections in the upper respiratory track. Just add a little amount of salt in the warm water. This will also give you relieve in your throat and remove the mucus settled there. Children below 6 are not aware of the process of gargle, so you can try other things with them.

GARLIC

Garlic includes allicin, a chemical that may have antibacterial qualities. Garlic supplements in your diet may help to lessen the severity of cold symptoms. Swallow a tiny clove of garlic after breakfast. Do not chew; instead, swallow. This boosts your immunity and prepares you for seasonal changes. You can also roast a garlic clove and take it with a spoon of honey during bed time. This will help you get rid of your cough.

GINGER

Ginger in the tea taste like wonders and when consumed during cold in boiling water may help soothe a cough or sore throat. Ginger has the antiviral, antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory properties which give you relief in the cold and cough. It may also give relief in the sore painful throat. You can use it in various ways like chewing the raw ginger piece, adding it in the warm water, adding its juice in recipe or mixing it with honey.