Bronchitis is an infection of the respiratory system especially the bronchial tubes. It is due to viral or bacterial infection that is triggered by an allergic reaction to dust, pollen, molds or dander etc. It spreads fast through the coughing of the affected person. Bronchitis is characterized by sudden bouts of deep dry cough. The inflammation of the bronchial tubes spreads to the trachea and eventually to the lungs. This condition occurs in two forms namely the acute infectious bronchitis and allergic bronchitis. Bronchitis can be treated by home remedies effectively and safely.
Symptoms of Bronchitis
Dry cough
Causes of Bronchitis
- Bacterial or viral infection of the respiratory tract
- Heavy smoking
- Allergy due to dust, pollen and mold etc.
Home Remedies for Bronchitis
- Drinking a glass of milk with turmeric powder everyday is one of the most effective home remedies for bronchitis. Add half teaspoon turmeric powder to a glass of milk and drink it two to three times a day. For better results it should be taken on empty stomach early in the morning.
- Onion is a very effective home remedy as it can get rid of phlegm. Raw onion juice can not only remove the phlegm from the body but also stops further formation. It is advisable to take a teaspoon of onion juice early in the morning.
- Drinking this spinach water can effectively relieve the sufferer from the phlegm related conditions in bronchitis. Add fresh spinach leaves to 250 ml of water and mix one teaspoon of honey and a pinch of ammonium chloride. Allow it to blend properly for some time. This juice is another home remedy to treat bronchitis.
- Make a mixture of the powder of almonds and a cup of orange juice. Take it at bed time for getting fast relief from cough as well as phlegm. You can also use lemon juice with almond powder.
- Linseed is another good home remedy for bronchitis.
- Sesame Seeds are helpful in relieving chest pains associated with bronchitis. Mix water and the dry powder of sesame seeds and drink it two times daily. You can also add one teaspoon of linseed, one teaspoon of sesame seeds, a pinch of salt and one teaspoon of honey to prepare this mixture. Take this mixture before going to bed.
- Another simple home remedy for bronchitis is to grind together Ginger, pepper and cloves to make a powder. You can take this powder three times daily mixed with honey or milk. Another way is to take ginger powder, pepper powder and clove powder and mix them together. This can be taken in the dose of half a teaspoon thrice on a daily basis.
- Orange Juice is a rich source of vitamin C which helps in the relief from bronchitis. Have a liquid diet consisting of only orange juice for a few days. You can take other fruit juices but make sure to have more of orange juice.
- Chicory is another herb that is a very useful home remedy of chronic bronchitis. Mix honey and one teaspoon of the powder made of Chicory roots and eat it three times in a day for a few days.
- Take Spinach mix and asparagus drinks that are very good expectorants as they are excellent home remedies for bronchitis.
- Take almond in any form to get relief from bronchitis.
Diet and Other Recommendations
Make sure to include vegetables, fruits and grains, seeds and nuts in your diet and take a well balanced diet regularly with plenty of water. To get relief from inflamed throat you can gargle with warm water to which a pinch of salt is added. Take a hot bath with water with eucalyptus oil in it to expel phlegm through coughing.