Can't Seem to Kick That Cough? Try These Natural Remedies, Recommended by Experts

Research suggests green tea may actually help prevent viral and bacterial infections, like the kinds that bring with them a nasty cough. Plus, "drinking hot tea is a good way to stay hydrated when you have a cold, and adding honey can also reduce the symptoms of cough," said Garbo Mak, MD, a pulmonologist with Memorial Hermann Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.