5. Back Massage
Who doesn’t love a back massage? If you aren’t lucky enough to have a significant other who will just do it when you ask, maybe they will be more likely if you tell them it will help with your dry cough and chest pain. Many coughs are caused by congestion or fluid that is trapped in the lungs. Massaging the back helps move this fluid around and break it up.
Instead of a dry cough, you may have a cough that produces mucus or feels like it may be wet. This will help ease the pressure in the chest and can reduce or completely get rid of the pain. You can get a back massage daily or even twice a day. This is also a good option for little ones who may be feeling cranky.
Even if you can’t get them to take a medication, they probably won’t turn down a massage. You can do it to help them fall asleep or even when they are sleeping to break it up, so they feel better when they wake up.