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Bronchitis
BronchitisAcute bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tree. The bronchial tree is made up of the tubes that carry air into your lungs. When these tubes get infected, they swell and mucus forms inside them. This makes it hard for you to breathe. You may also cough up mucus and be wheezing.
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What Causes Bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis is almost always caused by viruses that attack the lining of the bronchial tree and cause infection. As your body fights back against these viruses, more swelling occurs and more mucus is made. It takes time for your body to kill the viruses and heal the damage to your bronchial tubes. In most cases, the same viruses that cause colds cause acute bronchitis. The viruses that cause acute bronchitis are sprayed into the air or onto people’s hands when they cough. You can get acute bronchitis if you breathe in these viruses. You can also get it if you touch a hand that is coated with the viruses.
What Can I Do About Bronchitis?
Most cases of acute bronchitis will go away on their own after a few days or a week. It's a good idea to get plenty of rest, drink lots of noncaffeinated fluids (for example, water and fruit juices) and increase the humidity in your environment. Because acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, antibiotics (medicines that kill bacteria) usually do not help. Even if you cough up mucus that is colored or thick, antibiotics probably won’t help you get better any faster. If you smoke, you should cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke, or stop smoking altogether. This will help your bronchial tree heal faster.
other information
One of the best ways to keep from getting acute bronchitis is to wash your hands often to get rid of any viruses. If you smoke, the best defense against acute bronchitis is to quit. Smoking damages your bronchial tree and makes it easier for viruses to cause infection. Smoking also slows down the healing, so it takes longer for you to get well. Due to the effect of bronchitis on the lung tissue, there is a need to reduce inflammation and heal the mucous membranes. Omega 3 is an anti-inflammatory that can aid in reducing the inflammation present in the lungs of bronchitis sufferers. Vitamin A is a nutrient that is important for the health of mucous membranes, and when there is a weakness in the body, such as with bronchitis, Vitamin A can help to strengthen the lung tissue.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Bronchitis.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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A, C (Large doses), E
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Minerals :-
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Zinc, Potassium Chloride & Iron Phosphate (often available combined in specific formulas for colds, flu and infections. Ask at your health shop)
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Herbs :-
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Garlic, Fenugreek, Horseradish, Golden Seal, Liquorice, Herbal Cough Mixture
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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