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Bronchitis | Recommendations
Some recommendations for chronic bronchitis
Moisten the air. Use a humidifier or vaporizer to increase humidity which will facilitate the process to loosen and remove phlegm from the body. In the case of the vaporizer, the water you can add apple cider vinegar or eucalyptus leaves. This activates the healing of bronchitis.
Drink plenty of fluids. It is advisable to take daily for at least two liters (2 quarts) of fluid that includes water, juices, teas and soups. However, it is preferable that they are warm and not cold. The large amount of liquid favorably affects the viscosity of phlegm so it can be expelled. If you drink alcohol or caffeine, the diuretic effect causes loss of fluids in the body that prevents the proper removal of phlegm. Read the rest of this entry »
Bronchitis | Remedies
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. When this is the result of an influenza viral infection such as called acute bronchitis.
When, however, originates from an abnormal production of mucus accompanied by cough and sputum daily for an extended period of time (as in the case of a smoker, is known as chronic bronchitis.
In both cases, environmental pollution and cigarette smoke can aggravate the disease.
Among the main symptoms of bronchitis include:
* Malaise
* Phlegm
* Fatigue
* Dry cough
* Itchy throat
* Chest pain
* Breathing difficulties
* Noise vibration in the lungs
* Fever (sometimes)
* Bluish discoloration of the lips due to low oxygen levels
Folk Remedies
Bronchitis Remedy # 1: Boil 50 grams of mallow leaves in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Taking this three times daily. Mallow takes away the inflammation of the mucosa, promotes quiet cough and expectoration.
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