Bronchitis

You’re coughing, not feeling well, how do you know if you have bronchitis?

There are two types of bronchitis, acute and chronic bronchitis. 

Chronic bronchitis is normally associated with smokers who have chronic coughing and symptoms of bronchitis all the time. 

Acute bronchitis, can be a secondary infection because of a virus like the common cold or the flu, but is usually caused by a virus.

Acute bronchitis occurs suddenly, and can last up to two weeks. Symptoms are wheezing, coughing (usually worse at night and in the morning) that produces green or yellow phlegm, shortness of breath, and pain in your chest, behind your breastbone, and a slight temperature.

Since antibiotics are ineffective on viruses, bronchitis sufferers have tended to follow common sense cures like getting plenty of rest, plenty of fluids, acetaminophen to relieve fever, and over the counter cough syrups or prescription expectorants.

Some even use Grandma’s recipe for Chicken Soup, or hot lemonade with honey. 

All these things DO help those suffering with acute bronchitis.

Home Remedies for Bronchitis:

Colloidal Silver:

All natural colloidal silver, pure sterilized water, or a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and sterilized water and pure silver particles, has been known to strengthen the immune system. 

Colloidal silver does not interact with other medications, and there have been no adverse effects reported from its usage. 

To supplement the immune system, take colloidal silver, such as Mesosilver, or Ultra Silver, orally. To fortify the immune system, take three to four tablespoons daily, and to maintain a healthy immune system, two to three teaspoons daily is sufficient.

Particularly effective for acute and chronic bronchitis sufferers, is using a nebulae, or electric inhalation machine to calm bronchitis symptoms, and promote rapid recovery from acute bronchitis.

Vitamins and Supplements:

It seems your mother was right, when she made you drink lots of citrus juice and take Vitamin C supplements when you were sick with bronchitis.

Vitamin C provides antihistaminic relief due to its ability to detoxify and metabolize histamines in the system.

N-Acetyl L-Cysteine has been found to be affective when administered to those who have chronic bronchitis, by significantly reducing the number of attacks each month, lowering the days of hospitalization required, and reducing the number of sick days taken from work.

Semen Sinapis Alba:

Semen sinapis alba has been shown to ease difficult breathing and coughing due to colds, bronchitis, and phlegm retention. 

With its pungent taste and warm nature, this herb removes obstructions from respiratory channels, and aids in recovery from acute bronchitis.