Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane that lies along the bronchi and the bronchial tube within the chest. It also affects nose and throat. This disease is prevalent in cold and damp regions but can also occur anywhere in the world.

One may be a chronic or acute bronchitis patient. Chronic bronchitis patients are more at risk, since the structure of the lungs may have changed permanently, thus interfering with their normal movements. Male chronic bronchitis has higher risk of death.

Symptoms of Bronchitis :

Symptoms of bronchitis are hoarseness in voice, deep chest cough, slight pain, loss of appetite and difficulty in breathing. This disease involves inflammation of larynx, trachea and bronchial tubes. The tissues get swollen due to irritation. A huge amount of mucus is secreted and poured into the windpipe to protect the inflamed mucus membranes. This causes deep chest cough. Body temperature shoots up and the patient experiences some difficulty in breathing till the inflammation and mucus is removed.
Bronchitis patient must be very cautious regarding their diet. They must abstain from refined foods like white sugar, refined cereals and white flour products, as they build up the toxins in your body. Bronchitis patients should also abstain from smoking, because the smoke irritates the bronchial tubes and lowers resistance to the germs breathe in through air. People living or working in the stuffy surroundings, can be prone to bronchitis.

Home Remedy for Bronchitis :

Best home remedy for bronchitis is to go on juice fast till the symptoms ease. Orange juice with water is recommended. Take a glass of orange juice in warm water, every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Once the symptoms subside, take a all-fruit diet for the next five to seven days, with three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits. After this, go for a well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits. Drink unsweetened lemon water or just plain water. Processed foods, sugar, pickles, condiments, tea coffee etc. should be avoided them till the disease is not completely healed.

The most effective home remedy for bronchitis is using a teaspoon of turmeric powder taken with a glass of milk two or three times a day on an empty stomach.

You can also use a mixture of dried ginger powder, pepper and long pepper mixed in equal quantities three times a day. Lick it with honey or add to tea for an excellent home remedy for bronchitis. This powder has antipyretic property and cures the fever that accompanies bronchitis and also revs up the metabolism.

Taking a teaspoon of raw onion juice early in the morning is another home remedy for bronchitis. You can take it to treat and prevent the formation of phlegm.

Home remedy for bronchitis to relive the pain is application of hot poultice of linseed on front and back of the chest. It helps in dilution of blood vessel on surface and effectively reduces blood pressure. Heat from hot poultice stimulates heart.

Another home remedy for acute bronchitis patients is, taking hot Epsom salt baths every night or alternate night. Dissolve three lbs. of Epsom salts in 60 liters of water at the temperature of 100 degree Fahrenheit and immerse in this bath for 20 minutes. Chronic bronchitis patients should take this bath twice a week. 

Wring out hot towels and apply them on the upper chest. Wring some linen material in cold water, wrap it round the affected part two or three times and cover it with a flannel to make a pack and leave it on for about an hour.

Take lot of fresh air and outdoor exercises like walking. Perform yogic kriyas like jalneti, vamandhouti and asanas like ekpaduttanasana, yogamudra, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, padmasana and shavasana , they are very beneficial. Performing simple pranayamas like kapalbhati, anuloma-viloma, ujjayi and bhramari can also help