Why are the elderly more prone to coughing?

• Weakened immune system
• Reduced resistance to bacteria and viruses
• More sensitive respiratory mucosa
• Chronic conditions like bronchitis, COPD, asthma...

Criteria for choosing cough medicine for seniors

Natural and gentle ingredients

• Vietnamese balm (húng chanh): anti-inflammatory, cough relief
• Kumquat: expectorant, relieves sore throat
• Honey: antibacterial, soothes throat
• Ginger, turmeric: strong anti-inflammatory properties

Non-drowsy and safe with other medications

Elderly people often take medication for underlying conditions, so their cough medicine must:

• Not cause drowsiness that affects daily life
• Not interact with heart or diabetes medications...

Easy to use

• Convenient syrup or lozenge forms
• Pleasant taste
• Easy to swallow and absorb

Recommended herbal cough remedies from Ngoc Lan Herbal

At Ngoc Lan Herbal, you can find various cough medicine products for the elderly made entirely from natural herbal ingredients.

Highlighted products

• Ngoc Lan Herbal Cough Syrup
  Ingredients: kumquat, ginger, honey, licorice
  Benefits: relieves cough, loosens phlegm, anti-inflammatory
  Suitable for: Seniors with dry cough or mild phlegm
• Ngoc Lan Herbal Cough Lozenges
  Ingredients: Vietnamese balm, cinnamon twig, fritillary bulb
  Benefits: soothes the throat, reduces inflammation
  Suitable for: Seniors with frequent sore throat or weather-induced cough

Ngoc Lan Herbal's commitment

• No preservatives
• Non-drowsy
• Nationwide delivery, free consultation

Notes when using cough medicine for the elderly

• Do not self-medicate or overdose on western medicine
• Consult a doctor if coughing persists for more than 7 days
• Stay hydrated and keep the throat and living environment warm

How to prevent cough in seniors

• Keep warm during weather changes
• Avoid exposure to smoke, dust, and polluted environments
• Strengthen immunity with good nutrition and light exercise

Conclusion

Choosing cough medicine for the elderly must be done with care. Safety and natural ingredients should always come first. Consider herbal remedies from Ngoc Lan Herbal to best protect your loved ones' health.

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