The intake of air for the purpose of breathing through the nose which ultimately goes to the lungs is through a passage. This passage is full of cells which secrete mucus. The purpose of mucus is to filter the air being inhaled by a person. Sometimes it may transpire that the mucus is secreted more than required. Coughing is a result of the extra mucus being expelled by the body. A person who has a cough first takes a deep breath; then makes an effort to cough out the excess mucus. In a cough the larynx and trachea are affected the most.

However, there are certain proven herbal treatments for cough and they are far better than any other form of treatment. Grapes have the propensity to work as an expectorant. A concoction of grape juice and honey (one tsp) in a cup would give relief in some days. If there is dry cough; then Almonds are a wonderful home remedy. About 8 kernels of almonds should be grinded into a fine paste. Then 25 Gms of butter and sugar should be added to it. This paste should be taken twice on a daily basis. Relief would come in a few days.