Bronchitis Remedies And Bronchitis Cure

Bronchitis remedies and bronchitis cure

        Bronchitis cure consists in eliminating the feverish state and the cough.

       Bronchitis remedies are different, depending of what type of bronchitis the person in cause suffers from: acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis. People who suffer from acute bronchitis can be treated at home.

       A good bronchitis remedy is to drink many fluids because one gets dehydrated from a feverish state. Also the person should not drink alcohol because it is an irritant and it can also lead to dehydratation. Another bronchitis remedy is tea with expectorant properties as they help eliminate secretions. Also a vaporizer or a humidifier help decrease bronchial irritation. Pills that stop cough are not recommended in bronchitis cure as the phlegm is not eliminated any more, it stays in the bronchi and the number of bacteria grows.

        In order to cure bronchitis one should not take antibiotics unless the doctor prescribes them. Overuse of antibiotics makes bacteria to become resistant to the antibiotics available. Antibiotics should be taken only when one suffers from a bacterial infection or has lung problems. Only if bacteria are the cause of acute bronchitis, antibiotics are necessary in order to cure infection and prevent pneumonia.

       One must see a doctor when experiencing high fever, also if the cough lasts more than a month or when expectorating blood. It is advisable that the doctor gives the diagnosis and also a suitable treatment, as some cases of bronchitis and bronchitis asthma cannot be distinguish from one another. Pneumonia can have the same symptoms as bronchitis.

       The patient must be informed by the doctor what hygienic measures he should take in order to prevent bronchitis. Such as: have an equilibrated diet with fruits and vegetables, avoid exposure to cold and regularly wash the hands.

       In case of chronic bronchitis there is no cure but it is important to stop progress. For this one should:

• Avoid cold damp climates.
• Take expectorants in order to break up sputum.
• Exercise as it helps one to breathe efficiently.
• Apply a hot water bottle or heated salt on the chest in order to reduce inflammation.
• Clean the house regularly to prevent growth of bacteria.
• Breath humidified air.
• Provide the room with a humidifier.
• Use a bronchodilator.
• Rest in bed in the first stages of the disease, especially when experiencing fever.
• Include onion and garlic in their diets. Garlic is considered to be a natural antibiotic.
• Eat more vegetables.
• Drink plenty of water and teas in order to prevent dehydratation.
• Do not use cough suppressants.
• Take Echinacea and goldenseal as they help fight viruses and bacteria.

        In bronchitis cure diet and the environment play a very important role. Also in case of chronic bronchitis the use of antibiotics is effective in reducing sputum and purulence.