2. Humidity and Steam Inhalations
Another effective way to calm a cough is to inhale steam. This option is especially useful in the event of a hoarse cough in the middle of the night (it might sound like barking). It’s important to make sure that the air in the bedroom is humid. Pay attention to heating, because the higher the temperature, the drier the air.
One of the most effective things to do is to install a humidifier near the bed or hang damp sheets over radiators to make the indoor air more humid. Another option is filling a bowl with hot water, putting a towel over your head and inhaling the steam. Also, taking a very hot bath or shower and closing the doors and windows to get as much steam as possible can be useful. Even after a few moments of inhaling steam, a cough can calm down and become more soft.
