This is the time of year when a lot of folks find themselves getting sick. Bronchitis is always one of the nastier illnesses because it can develop into a very serious condition if not treated properly.
Bronchitis is caused by an infection that causes the large airways in the lungs to become inflamed. The lungs react by producing large amounts of mucus and causing an irritating cough that can last weeks.
There are two different types of bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is not usually caused by an infection, but is the result of a serious lung condition. If a person has chronic bronchitis then they have a cough that lasts for at least 3 months out of the year for several years in a row.
Acute bronchitis is less serious and usually follows an upper respiratory infection like that caused by the flu or a bad cold. Acute bronchitis is characterized by trouble catching the breath and a wheeze in the chest.
Most of the time you do not need to seek the help of a doctor with bronchitis. It usually clears up on it’s own with no serious complications. The cough is such a problem that people generally go to see the doctor anyway. It is probably a good idea to seek medical attention because this way you can be sure that it is not chronic bronchitis or something more serious.
A virus is usually the cause of bronchitis. This is the reason it often follows something like a cold or flu, as a secondary infection. Sometimes bronchitis is caused by things like dust or cigarette smoke. Staying away from the smoke or dust can sometimes be all it takes to get rid of the bronchitis.
There are certain groups of people that are at a higher risk for getting bronchitis. The elderly, people with a compromised immune system and people that work in a setting that exposes them to lung irritants are among those highest at risk.
The best way to deal with bronchitis is with plenty of rest and water. If you want, you can try using an OTC cough medicine. This might be inconvenient in the short term because it will make you cough more, but it will also help you to loosen the excess phlegm and recover more quickly. Make sure that you do not try to stop yourself from coughing because that will cause the infection to spread by drying out the mucous membranes.
Marshmallow, Elder and Hyssop are all herbs that have been proven to be extremely beneficial in treating bronchitis symptoms. They will help to soothe the mucous membranes and improve the health of your respiratory system.
The natural remedies BronchoSoothe and Immunity Plus can also help you fight off Bronchitis while lessening the symptoms.
BronchoSoothe Tissue Salts is a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that contains a combination of biochemic tissue salts which promotes easy, comfortable and normal breathing for bronchitis and asthma sufferers. Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and vitality, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and metabolism.
ImmunityPlus is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula that is a blend of African, Asian and other herbs specifically formulated to optimize immune functioning. ImmunityPlus is a potent, complex remedy that contains ingredients to provide a wide range of benefits to those suffering from depressed immune systems or wish to boost their optimal functioning. This includes a liver tonic; immune system strengthening; improved body functioning; detoxification; and enhanced convalescence. ImmunityPlus can be used to tone and strengthen the immune system during and after illness and is a useful overall tonic for the body.
As always, it is imperative that you see your medical professional if you experience trouble breathing, or your symptoms persist or worsen. When dealing with the respiratory system, natural health therapies can be invaluable in strengthening your body and immune system as well as helping to relieve symptoms, but they are not a replacement for quality medical care!
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