Smoking cough. Remedy. please suggest.

It's called a smoker's cough, a smoker’s cough is a persistent cough that develops in long-term smokers where it's present for more than two or three weeks. At first, it may be dry (in smokers who haven’t smoked for very long), but over time it usually produces phlegm. This phlegm or sputum can be clear, white, yellow, or even green or brown. A smoking-related cough is usually worse upon awakening and improves over the remainder of the day. The best treatment for smoker's cough is to quit smoking altogether, while your cough may worsen for a few weeks after quitting, it almost always improves in time. A few steps which may help in this situation are: - Staying well-hydrated. Drink a minimum of 3 liters per day - Salt water gargling with lukewarm water - Using cough drops or lozenges that soothe your throat. - You can enjoy a teaspoon of honey alone, or add it to a cup of warm tea. Better yet, a cup of green tea. Several studies have found green tea to be associated with a lower risk of lung cancer. - Steam inhalation thrice a day(plain steam) while applying vaporub over your head, neck and nose. - Elevating your head when sleeping. When you lie flat, mucus can pool in your throat, making your cough worse when you awaken. - Exercise regularly - Eat a healthy diet. While it hasn’t been proven, some researchers believe that a diet high in fruits and cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, can aid the body in detoxifying some of the chemicals breathed in through tobacco smoke. If problems persist or worsen visit the nearest ER at the earliest