Home Remedies for Bronchitis

Get Relief for Symptoms of Bronchitis

Home remedies for bronchitis can relieve those uncomfortable symptoms of cough and congestion with common household ingredients in the kitchen. Bronchitis remedies are inexpensive and don't have the side effects of many medicines.

Symptoms of Bronchitis

Bronchitis is usually caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacterial infection. The bronchial tubes through which oxygen travels to the lungs become inflamed and large quantities of mucus or phlegm are produced.

Symptoms of bronchitis are:

• fever

• difficulty breathing

• pain in chest

• hoarseness

• cough

• chills

• achiness

• wheezing

Exposure to cigarette smoke or other chemicals make the condition worse. It can turn into pneumonia. A doctor must be consulted if the following symptoms occur:

• high fever

• pain behind the eyes

• ear pain

• severe chest pain

• cough that lasts more than four or five weeks

Bronchitis Remedies

Probably the worst thing you can do for bronchitis is to take cough syrup around the clock. It really is necessary to cough up the phlegm and get it out of your bronchial tubes. To make this easier you can use home remedies for bronchitis to help liquify the mucus and make it easier to cough up.

The thought of this may make you cringe but believe me it does help. Eat horseradish sauce. Not the weak kind that's made for ninnies but the real strong "he-man" kind that makes the top of your head feel like it's beginning a trip into outer space. It will make it easier to cough up the phlegm.

Chili Peppers will work similar to horseradish. Eat spoonfuls of a hot salsa thoughout the day. Or you can just nibble on any of the many kinds of canned hot peppers you find at the grocery store.

You may have a can of Coleman's Mustard Powder in your cupboard. You can make a chinese restaurant style mustard by mixing a couple of teaspoons of the powder with a little water. Add a pinch or two of sugar to remove the "raw" taste. Dip raw vegetables in the mustard and eat them - it just takes a tiny, tiny bit to do the job.

Drink lots of water and other fluids. You need to keep your body hydrated. The mucus cannot be liquified if your body doesn't have enough water.

Steep some sage in very hot water. Poor the water into a bowl, lean over it, and cover your head with a towel. Breath in the steam. This will soothe the bronchial tube linings and will discourage a secondary infection from bacteria. This also works well with a few drops of Oil of Oregano which has antibacterial properties. Read more about Oregano Oil Health Benefits.

Eat almonds. Almonds have long been known for their beneficial effect on respiratory ailments. Munch on a small handful of almonds throughout the day and especially just before going to bed at night.

Chamomile supports the respiratory system and is one of the main ingredients of BioVent Drops. A few drops of this tincture in a glass of water sipped slowly will make breathing easier.

If you have trouble sleeping, set up a vapourizer in your bedroom. Turn it on half an hour before you go to bed so the air is moisturized. This will help you breath through the night without wheezing and it will liquify the phlegm in your chest so it is easy to cough up. Add a few drops of Tea Tree Oil for added benefit. Learn more about the amazing Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

If you don't have a vaporizer, just turn on the hot water in your shower. Keep the bathroom door closed and let the steam collect in the room. Breath in the steam for 15 to 20 minutes.

In the end, this is an ailment that will just have to run its course. Watch for signs of secondary infection and use these home remedies for bronchitis to help yourself heal and feel better.