When the cough came I found I felt better with the windows open, nice and warm in my bed, wrapped in my favourite sweater and hat. That cool, clean air so rich in oxygen was just what the doctor ordered.
There were times I could relax instead of cough, take a sip of cool water or a spoon of honey and distract myself with something interesting.
When Adeline would cough, mamma would rub her back so smoothly, and that gentle massaging effect helped so much.
Sometimes a cough is a sign of healing, that a sore throat is on the mend and all will soon be well. At these times fresh air can work wonders, especially in the evening and early hours.
We saw that Edna coughed less when she was calmer, so we did what we could to ease her day and bring her happiness.
When Tom coughed, Ellie would massage his back real slow, and it eased it as much as the honey and fresh outdoor air.
While we could tell the cough was in the throat or upper chest, we felt more assured that all would get better.