Bronchitis is an Inflammation and a Viral Respiratory Infection

The symptoms of bronchitis:  three most common signs and symptoms of bronchitis coughing, wheezing, runny nose and running a fever?   The condition of Acute bronchitis often occurs during the winter months when people spend more time indoors, and is mostly is caused by a virus. Usually last for about 7 – 10 days and for some it can be weeks or months. A strong and robust immune system is the body’s first line of defense against illness We must make sure our immune system is well taken care of and is strong to defend our body against infections,  diseases and conditions caused by bacteria that requires antibiotic therapy and a good rest.

Visit your physician when symptoms stay longer than expected – more than 10 days. For those
of you who smoke, bronchitis may affect your lungs and make condition worse as for a smoker’s it is difficult to treat bronchitis and other viruses. If you have other health problems like diabetics, heart disease and lung disease. You will need a chest x-ray and closer monitoring of the condition. A strong immune system will fight allergies, viruses and slows the thick development of mucus, that results in congestion and clogging of these selfsame air passage ways

* Food and Herbal Therapy Homemade Remedies plus OTC products

 Chicken soups: best of all is chicken soup with ½ onion,  2 cloves crushed garlic, ¼ crushed ginger, 4 seeds crushed  black pepper, seasoning,  with ¼ teaspoon of olive oil. Chicken soup helps break up the congestion and will help you get relief faster.

 Hot Fluids:  Sip hot water, hot tea or herbal tea for the best results.
 Milk with Turmeric: Boil a glass of milk, add a pinch of Turmeric and honey, drink it while it is hot before bedtime has natural antibiotic reaction and helps inflammation in throat and stomach, very helpful against stomach virus and it helps break up the congestion
 Cabbage soup: ¼ teaspoon of olive oil, sauté onions, ginger, garlic with bell pepper and 2 seeds of crushed black pepper, ¼ cabbage or cauliflower. Add in shrimp for better taste.
 Cayenne pepper:  cayenne pepper supplement is another food that helps, available in most health food stores
 Indian Curries: eating hot and spicy foods, red peppers, Indian curries, the mucous membranes respond by secreting a profusion of resistance liquids that help liquefy thick phlegm.  
Sweet and Sour: Stir fry vegetables, with onions, ginger, garlic and red bell peppers, with ½ tea spoon all season seasoning. ¼ teaspoon turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon honey – gives a antibiotic base for the taste and helpful reaction
 Over-the-counter:  cold remedies that contain expectorants and other ingredients. For all OTC medicines and remedies you may seek advice from the pharmacist. The pharmacist can help you choose the one that will work best for your symptoms.
 Hydrotherapy: to loosen chest congestion, try hot compresses, rub Vick’s on your chest, than lay a hot towel over a dry towel on your chest. Leave in place for about five minutes, and repeat for three changes of the hot towel. Repeat the entire procedure every two hours
 Massage: massaging your chest and back with Vick’s can help break up congestion in your lungs

 *As an advice: Not all cases of acute bronchitis need a doctor visit, but if feels weak or very tired make an appointment to see your doctor for best advice towards your health. The above remedy options are best results for a healthy living.  In winter don’t drink ice cold drinks, drink more hot drinks like coffee or teas. By  Cathy Balbir Kaur, Houston, Texas.