Bronchitis and their treatments

Posted by sanjay on Monday 13 Apr 2009

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Bronchitis can be best described as a condition in which inflammation occurs in the bronchial tubes. In case of bronchitis the mucus of inner membrane is attacked. Depending on the tenure of the infection, they are divided into two types. The first one is called as sharp bronchitis which can be cured easily, while the other one which is called as constant bronchitis which lasts for a longer time.

Constant bronchitis is more serious and long lasting than sharp bronchitis. There are many symptoms of bronchitis and chest pain, irritation in bronchial passage, regular headache, lack of appetite, cough are the most common ones. One of things which is majorly responsible for bronchitis is smoking. Chain smokers or those who smoke quite regularly are more susceptible to bronchitis. These kind of people are more prone to get their bronchial tubes affected by germs.

The area of your work can also be major factor of bronchitis. Side effects of some medications can lead to bronchitis. During the change of weather a person suffering from bronchitis can find more difficulty and irritation in his bronchial tubes.

Many herbal and home remedies have proved to be effective to a great extent in curing bronchitis. Almond is one of the most known home remedies for treating bronchitis.

Intake of almond powder with lemon juice before going to bed can be very effective. Ginger is also helpful in curing bronchitis. It helps by reducing inflammation of bronchial tubes to a great extent. Ginger has also proved to be a home remedy in curing many other diseases. For curing bronchitis mix a teaspoon full of honey with ginger extract and consume this twice a day for a week.

Drinking adequate amount of water on daily basis is also helpful. Consumption of juice everyday will help you get relief from symptoms of bronchitis. Onion is also proved to be much effective in curing bronchitis. Turmeric powder when mixed in a glass full of milk is also effective in bronchitis. Consumption of fruits and vegetables are also helpful.