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Coffee as a decongestant?

evolving_doors · 2009-10-27 14:33:57

Ok First off this is just a general opinion and i've no background in science (except Lcert physics)...but... I've had a chesty cough so tried a few of those sugary expectorant syrups that are supposed to 'loosen' it up.. if you know what i mean.. Didnt do jack .. So I put on the coffee pot and the problem cleared in a few…

27-10-2009 2:33pm

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Ok
First off this is just a general opinion and i've no background in science (except Lcert physics)...but...
I've had a chesty cough so tried a few of those sugary expectorant syrups that are supposed to 'loosen' it up.. if you know what i mean..

Didnt do jack ..

So I put on the coffee pot and the problem cleared in a few hours... I also find this with a lot of garlic too...

Has anyone ever tried this 'method' to clear the lungs?

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#2 27-10-2009 5:46pm

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Caffeine is a xanthine compound and has a mild bronchodilator (opens the airways) effect, but it is not a decongestant.

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