A Few Ways To Treat Bronchitis

A Few Ways To Treat Bronchitis
Inflammation of one or more bronchi, usually secondary to
infection. There are two types of bronchitis. The acute version
results, from an infection, while the chronic (permanent or recurrent)
type of bronchitis is caused by the action of an irritant on already
damaged lungs.

Some people are more susceptible to bronchitis than others. Male
sufferers outnumber women ten to one, while smokers are 50 times more
likely to develop chronic bronchitis than non-smokers. Bronchitis
attacks are more common in winter, in polluted environments and damp,
cold climates. Fatigue, chilling, overcrowding and smoking are all
contributory factors.

The patient needs bed rest in a warm, humid room, with frequent
steam inhalations from a vaporizer to soften the infected mucus in the
bronchi. Hot drinks should be given; they help the patient cough up and
spit out phlegm, and they prevent dehydration. Any sedative cough
medicine may be taken at night to help the patient sleep. A cough
syrup, with an expectorant, may help during the day.

Deficiencies of nutrients such as carotenoids and flavonoids allow
unchallenged damage to the respiratory tract. The immune system is
suppressed, such as by excess sugar which suppresses white cell
activity against bacteria. The result is respiratory tract tissues that
are vulnerable to bacterial infections. Magnesium is needed for muscles
to relax - Consider using large amounts initially. Vitamin A - protects
lung tissue. Vitamin E and Zinc (50 mg/day) improves healing.