Bronchitis is mainly caused by the inflammation of bronchi in the lungs. Though it is not that serious an illness it can become very irritable if it continues for a longer period. What made me write about is the way I saw my friends suffering who stayed dizzy all the time because of it.  Severe coughing followed by headache can make it worse as pain in the chest increases and almost becomes unbearable at times. By stating some home remedies here, I do not mean that Bronchitis can be healed only with these without taking any medicines. These are just simple measures which can highly reduce the irritability caused by Bronchitis if employed regularly.  However, in extreme condition, seeking medical help is a must. Written below are some simple recipes for fighting this illness. Read on!

Application of Castor leaves: Castor leaves as well as oil works wonders for people suffering from lung infections. Though some people recommend using castor oil, application of castor leaves on the chest after warming them a bit on the pan can prove to be highly beneficial for bronchitis patients. After placing them on the chest, the vapors released due to their heating should be made to inhale. Make sure the leaves are cool enough to be placed on skin.

Thyme leaves: Drinking herbal tea made up of dried Thyme leaves is another effective remedy for bronchitis patients. Just boil these tea leaves in one cup of water for some time and make the patient sip the solution thrice everyday. Adding honey to the solution will make it more effective.

Herb Powder: Amalgamation of herb powder consists of finely grated ginger, black pepper and cloves. Take each of them in similar quantities (half a tea spoon); add honey to it and your medicine is ready. This herb powder is a highly effective anti-inflammatory home recipe and works extremely well for the irritated throat. The person should keep taking it in small quantities at regular intervals. This will help draw the phlegm out of the chest. It is also effective in treating cold and cough.

One can find easily find these substances in a regular kitchen and hence can be made at any hour for instant relief. Please take care that if a person is allergic to any of these,avoid giving him the same.

Bronchitis, inflammation of bronchi in the lungs can become very troublesome if it persists for a long period of time. I’ve seen some of my friends who stay dizzy almost at all hours of the day because bronchitis never leaves them in a better state. If coughing increases, nothing seems worse as pain in the chest can become stronger at times. Though it is a medical condition which needs absolute medical attention but if some precautions can be taken at home as well, its intensity can be highly reduced. Listed here are some such remedies which can prove to be highly beneficial for people suffering from Bronchitis.

Castor Oil: Castor oil works wonders for bronchitis patients. One can either use castor leaves if available or castor oil can also be used. Just warm a few castor leaves on a pan and after they become cool enough, place them on the patient’s chest. Make the person breathe-in the vapors that the leaves release because of heating. In case of castor oil, apply some oil on the chest and inhale the vapors in the same manner. This can be highly relieving for any patient suffering from any kind of lung infection.

Thyme: Thyme is popular for the tea made by drying its leaves. Dip these tea leaves in one cup of boiling water for ten minutes and make the patient drink them at least three times a day. If possible add some honey to it. It will work as a wonder therapy for Bronchitis patients.

Herb Powder: Herb powder is nothing but a mixture of finely chopped ginger, black pepper and cloves. These substances are full of anti-inflammatory properties and hence work the best towards giving instant relief to the irritated throat. Just add half a teaspoon of each and prepare a mixture with the addition of honey and make the patient ingest it in small quantities at intervals. This will help taking the phlegm out of the chest within a day or two. It is also highly beneficial in healing severe cold and cough.

The substances to be used in each of these remedies are easily available and hence can be put to use immediately. However, if a person is particularly allergic to any of these, make sure you don’t use that as it can further aggravate his condition.

Bronchitis is not hazardous until it becomes chronic when inflammation of the bronchial membrane increases causing the patient continuous coughing and pain. Ideally Bronchitis should be treated by a medical practitioner only but by employing certain simple but effective measures the magnitude of the illness can be considerably reduced. Hence here are some home remedies that will prove to be highly advantageous if employed on a regular basis.

Regular intake of Water: Water they say can cure many diseases if taken in decent quantities even without taking any medicines. This is because drinking around 7-8 glasses of water daily will help washing away all the toxins and viruses present in the body that cause common ailments. However, in case of Bronchitis, hydrating the body on a continuous basis is important as it makes lung secretions thinner which then become easy to clear. Water is also highly helpful in making up for fluid loss that the body undergoes during inflammation which then leads to fever. Thus taking 7-8 glasses of lukewarm water everyday can greatly help Bronchitis patients reduce their condition.

Humidify the room: Humidifying the room of the patient suffering from Bronchitis is an important measure. This is so because the normal dry air present around aggravates the body condition, leading to intense coughing. This eventually causes intense pain in the bronchial muscles. Thus one must ensure that the room in which bronchitis patients usually stay should be warm and moist. This will relieve cough to a great extent. It also aids in loosening the mucus present in the airway.

Avoid allergic elements: Patients suffering from any kind of lung infection should invariably avoid going to places where dispersion of allergic elements is high as this might worsen their condition. These elements can be in the form dust particles, smoke, pollens etc. which are inhaled with ease. Passive smoking should also be strictly avoided. If going at places having high concentration of irritants is inevitable, the face should always be covered with a mask.

Though these are simple remedies but when practiced regularly, they are highly effective in reducing Bronchial condition to a great extent. If the illness has become chronic over time, the patient should be checked to rule out any complications if any.

Bronchitis is not hazardous until it becomes chronic when inflammation of the bronchial membrane increases causing the patient continuous coughing and pain. Ideally Bronchitis should be treated by a medical practitioner only but by employing certain simple but effective measures the magnitude of the illness can be considerably reduced. Hence here are some home remedies that will prove to be highly advantageous if employed on a regular basis.

Regular intake of Water: Water they say can cure many diseases if taken in decent quantities even without taking any medicines. This is because drinking around 7-8 glasses of water daily will help washing away all the toxins and viruses present in the body that cause common ailments. However, in case of Bronchitis, hydrating the body on a continuous basis is important as it makes lung secretions thinner which then become easy to clear. Water is also highly helpful in making up for fluid loss that the body undergoes during inflammation which then leads to fever. Thus taking 7-8 glasses of lukewarm water everyday can greatly help Bronchitis patients reduce their condition.

Humidify the room: Humidifying the room of the patient suffering from Bronchitis is an important measure. This is so because the normal dry air present around aggravates the body condition, leading to intense coughing. This eventually causes intense pain in the bronchial muscles. Thus one must ensure that the room in which bronchitis patients usually stay should be warm and moist. This will relieve cough to a great extent. It also aids in loosening the mucus present in the airway.

Avoid allergic elements: Patients suffering from any kind of lung infection should invariably avoid going to places where dispersion of allergic elements is high as this might worsen their condition. These elements can be in the form dust particles, smoke, pollens etc. which are inhaled with ease. Passive smoking should also be strictly avoided. If going at places having high concentration of irritants is inevitable, the face should always be covered with a mask.

Though these are simple remedies but when practiced regularly, they are highly effective in reducing Bronchial condition to a great extent. If the illness has become chronic over time, the patient should be checked to rule out any complications if any.

Bronchitis can’t be termed as a serious ailment but it can certainly become very troublesome if not attended at proper time. Referred to as the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchi in the lungs, Bronchitis should be treated under a medical expert only but taking certain precautions at home can help minimize its effects as well. Written below are some remedies which can be employed to treat it at home.

Water: Water, they say is the best medicine for curing many a ailments without seeking any allopathic assistance. A person drinking atleast 7-8 glasses of water a day can keep him self away from most toxins and viruses that cause common illnesses. In case of Bronchitis, hydrating the body regularly ensures that lung secretions are thinner and easy to clear. Water also helps making up for the loss of fluids the body undergoes during its inflammation which often causes fever. Hence Bronchitis patients should take 7-8 glasses of lukewarm water on a daily basis.

Humidifier: Humidifying the room is an important measure for patients. This is because dry air aggravates the body condition, making coughing more aggressive. This might cause intense pain in the bronchial muscles. Hence the room Bronchitisbronchitis patients dwell in should be warm and air moist so as to relieve cough. It also helps to loosen the mucus in the airway.

Avoid Irritants: Lung patients should always avoid exposure to any kind of particles that might further worsen the body condition. These irritants could be in the form dust particles, smoke, pollens etc. which can be inhaled easily. Also avoid passive smoking if possible. If going at places which might have these irritants is inevitable, make sure you cover your face with a mask.

These are some basic and simple remedies that will help Bronchitis patients to reduce their anomaly but if irritation is seen to become chronic over time, it is best to have the patient checked before things get complicated.