WHAT IS BRONCHITIS
The inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes or bronchi/ passages of air between the lungs and nose and mouth leads to Bronchitis.
In other words, it is the condition in which the lining of the bronchial tubes become inflamed.
The patients suffering from bronchitis the reduced ability to breathe air lungs and inability of clearing mucus from the airways.
Bronchitis may be chronic or acute. The acute bronchitis is followed by viral infection or cold (flu). Subsequently, it is followed by heavy mucus, fever, shortness of breath. Whereas, the chronic bronchitis is a long term illness and may also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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HOW IT IS CAUSES
The condition is mainly caused by viruses, bacteria or other particles which tend to cause irritation such as smoke of tobacco, fumes, dust, pollens or air pollution.
Smoking is the most common cause of bronchitis.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Mucus producing persistent cough
- Wheezing
- Shivering and fever
- Chest congestion
- Soreness of throat
- Bodyaches
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Blocked nose
- Sinuses
These symptoms may last upto several weeks or months. These often get worse during winters.
The cough if lasts long may also be a sign of asthma or pneumonia.
NATURAL REMEDIES
GILOI JUICE
Inflamed bronchial lining and the lining of the through is relieved by the soothing effect of giloi
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Swelling of the lung reduces with the intake of hot water. Cough and cold may also reduce by hot water.
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Vitamin C rich tomatoes helps in reduction of mucus during bronchitis tomato soup is the best remedies for the same.
Image source @PIXABAYGARLIC POWDER AND TRIKATU
Mixture of one part trikatu and four parts of garlic powder along with addition of little honey helps in treating bronchitis.
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Stiffness in chest is revealed by the gentle massage with mustard oil which subsequently reduces congestion of lungs
Image source @PIXABAYDRY GINGER BLACK PEPPER AND LONG PEPPER
Being an antinflamatory agent , Dry ginger reduces the swelling of bronchial tubes .Black pepper and long pepper are comely used to get rid of nasal congestion.
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