Why is an expectorant drug not working for my cough and can Ayurveda help? - #16855

I've had this cough for over three weeks now, and it's driving me crazy. At first, it was just a dry irritation in my throat, but then it turned into a deep, chesty cough with a lot of mucus. Every time I cough, I feel like there’s something stuck inside, but it doesn’t fully come out. My doctor prescribed me an expectorant drug to loosen up the mucus, but honestly, I don’t think it's helping much. I'm still coughing up thick mucus, and my chest feels heavy, especially in the mornings. At night, it gets even worse. I wake up with a blocked chest and have to sit up just to breathe properly. Drinking warm water helps a bit, but not enough. I also feel like this expectorant drug is making my throat dry, which is super uncomfortable. Is that normal? Or am I doing something wrong? I've been looking into natural remedies, and I came across some Ayurvedic solutions. I read that certain herbs like tulsi, licorice, and ginger can work better than an expectorant drug because they actually clear the mucus instead of just thinning it. Is that true? Can Ayurveda really treat a cough better than a chemical-based expectorant drug? Also, I’ve been noticing that my digestion is off lately—bloating, acidity, and feeling heavy after meals. I read that in Ayurveda, excess mucus could be linked to digestion issues. Could that be why the expectorant drug isn’t working for me? Should I be focusing more on my diet? Are there any foods I should completely avoid while I’m dealing with this cough? Another thing, I’ve been taking honey and turmeric with warm water, but I’m not sure if I’m doing it the right way. Should I take it before meals or after? And how long does it usually take for Ayurvedic remedies to start working? I’m getting frustrated because this expectorant drug isn’t giving me much relief, and I really need to get rid of this cough soon. Has anyone else had this problem? If you’ve used Ayurvedic treatments instead of an expectorant drug, how effective were they? Any tips or home remedies that worked for you?