Hi welcome to HCM I have gone thru your query and can understand your concern regarding your struggle with your cough . Dear it is outcome of our faulty life style and food habits For your info Every day, we are bombarded with mental stress and toxins in our environment and in our food which is why detoxification is such a critical process IS HINDERED ,toxins will build up in your body eventually causing acidity and toxemia & weaken immunity , so we fall prey to diseases every off and on ,requirs modification . Gulping on only medicines will not cure unless you modify your lifestyle and food habits . Include regular healthy diet as fiber,vitamins minerals ,cheeze, milk , supplements full of antioxidents , in natural form --fruit ,green veges , lemon juice with warm water and salt and pepper before meals , coconut water , ginger ,garlic , Aloe vera juice 30 ml + Amla juice ,Turmeric powder a level spoon + almond oil+ honey , a Tspoon with hot goat s milk ,at bed time, all will help boost your Immune system & alley your pains gradually with required work out ---- To detoxify your system , do regular walk, and increase your activity level. Exercises from head to toe & Yoga postures , Dhanurassan ,Bhujjangassan , Vajjarassan pranayam -- deep breathing , which open up you airways-,alley affctions & inflammations anywhere and give resistance fron diseases Avoid processed foods carbs , sugar , fried ,fast foods , Tea , coffee ,alcohol and smoking , stress , sleeplessness and Constipation all will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity. So avoiding is definitely the first step in the right direction to detoxing the body, boosting the immune system . Always remember, if problem persists , please see your doctor / professional Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soon Don t hesitate to come back in case of any further query .