What home remedies are effective for mouth dryness and cough? (select all that apply.)

a) humidification of the environment
b) swishing the mouth with astringent mouthwash.
c) sucking on hard candy or throat lozenges
d) adequate fluid intake
e) administration of over-the-counter antihistamine

a). Humidification of the environment

c). Sucking on hard candy or throat lozenges

d). Adequate fluid intake

Explanation:

Humidification of the environment: This will prevent the loss of water from the body by sweating and increasing the tendency of thirst. This can prevent the dryness of mouth and associated cough.

Sucking on hard candy or throat lozenges: The sucking of candy or lozenges will likely to produce saliva in the mouth which will prevent dryness and associated cough.

Adequate fluid intake: This will fulfill the requirement of water in the body. Hence it will reduce dryness in the mouth and cough.