“Battling the cold with home remedies”

A few years ago, I found myself grappling with an annoying cold. My health issue was
characterized by severe nasal congestion and a persistent cough. I opted for a home remedy
that involved inhaling eucalyptus steam and drinking ginger and honey tea. My
grandmother, a staunch believer in natural remedies, recommended this solution.
Over the course of several days, I was diligently following her advice. Firstly, I was
spending time inhaling eucalyptus steam, which was providing much-needed relief by
helping me decongest and breathe better. Additionally, I was regularly sipping on the warm
ginger and honey infusion, which was soothing my irritated throat.
During that time, I was noticing a gradual improvement in my symptoms. However, I
couldn't say it was a miraculous cure, as the relief was temporary, and my cold took its time
to completely go away.
Finally, the remedy helped me but it was not effective enough.