The period of the year has started when bacterial and viral infections are flourishing thus making us more susceptible to cough and bronchitis. This is causing the recover from symptoms that usually affects the respiratory system very difficult.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lungs occurs as a result of virus infection, influenza or a cold. Тhis situation leads to persistent dry or wet cough, which may last from several days to 2-3 weeks. Both young and adults are equally affected.
Fast facts about bronchitis
Here are some key points about bronchitis:
- Bronchitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and other particles that irritate the bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis is a short-term illness that often follows a cold or viral infection
- Chronic bronchitis is a long-term illness and can be the result of environmental factors or extended illness
- Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis
- Chest X-ray, lung function testing, and blood testing are used to diagnose bronchitis
Symptoms of bronchitis
- Persistent cough, which may produce mucus
- Wheezing
- Low fever and chills
- Chest tightening
- Sore throat
- Body aches
- Breathlessness
- Headaches
- Blocked nose and sinuses
One of the main symptoms of acute bronchitis is a cough that lasts for several weeks. It can sometimes last for several months if the bronchial tubes take a long time to heal fully.
It is common for the symptoms of chronic bronchitis to get worse two or more times every year, and they are often worse during the winter months.
However, a cough that refuses to go away could also be a sign of another illness such as asthma or pneumonia.
Type Of Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a shorter illness that commonly follows a cold or viral infection, such as the flu. It consists of a cough with mucus, chest discomfort or soreness, fever, and, sometimes, shortness of breath. Acute bronchitis usually lasts a few days or weeks.
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a serious, ongoing illness characterized by a persistent, mucus-producing cough that lasts longer than 3 months out of the year for more than 2 years. People with chronic bronchitis have varying degrees of breathing difficulties, and symptoms may get better and worse during different parts of the year.
If chronic bronchitis occurs with emphysema, it may become chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Prevention
Although it is not always possible to prevent acute or chronic bronchitis, there are several measures that can help reduce the risk:
- Do not start smoking; quit smoking if you already smoke.
- Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, dust, fumes, vapors, and air pollution. If avoiding exposure is not possible, wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth.
- Wash hands often to limit exposure to germs and bacteria.
- Get a yearly flu vaccine.
- Get a pneumonia vaccine.
In a study in Lebanon, exposure to passive smoking at work was associated with almost double the risk of chronic bronchitis (an 89 percent increased risk), while passive smoking at home was associated with more than two-and-a-half times the risk of chronic bronchitis.
Living close to a busy road almost doubles the risk, as does heating the home with hot air conditioning rather than electric heating. Living close to a diesel-burning power plant has also been associated with a 62 percent increase in the risk of chronic bronchitis.
If you resort to conventional medicine and get rid of these infections with antibiotics you will only create problem for yourself by increasing the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. We recommend trying natural remedies in order to help your organism fight against this condition, without any unwanted side effects..
This remedy can cure even the most complicated cough that modern medicine has no solution for.
The recipe:
To prepare the remedy, do the following:
Boil cup (250 ml) of milk. Let the milk cool down to room temperature. Then add a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of honey.
Stir the mixture well and then add a cup of well scrambled egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
This is a very effective remedy not only for the cough, but it can also successfully heal bronchitis, laryngitis and tracheitis both for children and for adults.
You should take this remedy right before bedtime, at least 5 days in order to get the best result.
Excellent natural remedy for expelling phlegm
Warm following ingredients and drink during the day – half in the morning and half in the evening:
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Add two tablespoons lemon juice
- Two tablespoons water
- One tablespoon honey
You will get great results from this home-made remedies, all you need to do is try them and follow the instructions.
