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Bronchitis refers to the
inflammation of the bronchial tree, an important organ of respiratory track
in the human body. Since the organ is related to the respiratory track, any
adverse condition affecting the organ will affect the breathing too and
therefore, in bronchitis, there will be difficulty in breathing. The
condition occurs when the inner-wall that lines the main air passage of the
lungs gets infected and then becomes inflamed.
There are many causes for bronchitis; one of the most common is infection.
The infection can be due to virus or bacteria. Whatever the cause is,
generally the condition may subside within couple of days without any great
efforts except giving some proper antibiotic but if it is severe, it may
turn to a worse condition in which, the breathing, sometimes gets difficult.
The bronchitis is closely related to another health ailment called
bronchiolitis in which, there will be inflammation of bronchi. In both the
conditions, the symptoms will remain almost same such as difficulty in
breathing, coughing and wheezing sound may be heard by stethoscope or if
they are severe, by distance too.
<b>Some of the useful home remedies for bronchitis are mentioned below -
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• One of the proven home remedy for bronchitis is taking one glass of milk
then adding half teaspoon of turmeric powder and drinking it two to three
times a day regularly on daily basis. It is advisable to have it on empty
stomach.
• Another great home remedies for bronchitis is usage of the wonder drug
ginger. This wonderful herb serves as the anti inflammatory and mucolytic.
For this, take about ½ teaspoon each of ginger powder, pepper and cloves.
One can either prepare tea by using that mixture or else one can simply lick
that mixture powder with honey. This will help in boosting the immunity of a
patient.
• Onion has great value as remedy in bronchitis. One should take one
teaspoon of raw onion juice in the morning for at least 4 months.
• One of the best <b>home remedies for bronchitis</b> is take 50 gm of fresh
spinach leaves and 250 ml of water. Add a bit of ammonium chloride and one
teaspoon of honey to it. Take this mixture works wonderfully in curing
bronchitis.
• For treating bronchitis, heat little bit castor oil planet leaves on a
pan. Cool and then spread them on the chest of the affected person. This is
to be done overnight. One should be cautious as castor oil planet is
poisonous and therefore, should not be taken internally.
• One can also mix a mustard powder with equal amount of flour and water.
Smear the mixture on the chest area of an affected person. One thing is to
be noticed that some people might be sensitive to the mustard as it might
sting and therefore, test on a small area first.
• Drinking fresh cabbage juice every day is good for bronchitis.
• One can pour a cup of boiling water into a cup with grind or cut
horseradish root. Let it be for about five minutes and then drink it. Repeat
three times a day for about 7 days.
• One can also put ½ tsp of licorice root tea in a cup of hot water. Let it
be cool for ten minutes, strain and drink. Repeat thrice a day. This gives
good results in bronchitis.
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