HOME REMEDIES FOR BRONCHITIS

OVERVIEW

Bronchitis is a respiratory disorder which is characterized by the inflammation of the lining of bronchioles of lungs. The wind pipe is known as trachea which divides into two bronchi. The bronchi further divides into small branches called bronchioles. They carry air to and from the lungs. When the bronchioles get swollen, it causes obstruction of the airways. Bronchitis is of two types – acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis occurs in a short period of time and gets cured easily. But chronic bronchitis takes a long time to occur and is a constant irritation of the lining of the airways. In time, it gets converted into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Difficulty in breathing, constant coughing and thick mucus are some of the most common symptoms of bronchitis. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of bronchitis.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BRONCHITIS?

Bronchitis is caused due to several factors. Following are the different causes of bronchitis:

• Cigarette smoking
• Environmental pollution such as dust, toxic gases
• Infection of the lungs
• Suffering from asthma
• Weakened immune system
• Any autoimmune disorder such as SLE, rheumatoid arthritis
• Suffering from COPD, GERD

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS?

The main signs and symptoms of bronchitis are:

• Shortness of breath
• Constant coughing
• Fever
• Chills
• Excessive sputum formation
• Sputum can be of white, green or yellow in color
• General body weakness
• Pain in body
• Headache
• Stuffed nose
• Running nose
• Feeling of tightness in chest

HOW BRONCHITIS CAN BE PREVENTED?

Bronchitis can be kept at bay by taking some of the following steps:

• Say no to smoking
• Maintaining proper hygiene like washing hands regularly
• Wearing a surgical mask
• Getting vaccinated

HOME REMEDIES FOR TREATING BONCHITIS

Here are some of the home remedies which are helpful in the management of bronchitis:

TURMERIC

• Turmeric is antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory in nature. Curcumin is the active ingredient present in it. When consumed daily, it helps in reducing inflammation of the bronchioles and thus very beneficial for bronchitis.

STEAM

• Steam of boiled water when inhaled, opens up the blocked channels of respiratory tract. It should be consumed on a regular basis.

PINEAPPLE

• Pineapple is rich in nutrients and loaded with various antioxidants. It is having anti-inflammatory properties and helps in increasing immunity. It is thus very beneficial for bronchitis.

HONEY

• It is a very good immunity booster. It helps in soothing sore throat and prevents cough. It is mostly used during winters. Mix a little bit honey in tea or just have one spoon of it with 2-3 tulsi leaves.

MANAGEMENT OF BRONCHITIS WITH THE MEDICINES OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of bronchitis:

1. Broncho care syrup

Broncho care syrup is used to eliminate chronic cough, bronchitis, common cold, whooping cough, etc. This ayurvedic syrup contains Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali(Piper longum), Lasoda (Cordia dichotoma), Pudina (Mentha spicata), etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, bronchodilator properties.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

2. Cough Go Tablets

Cough Go tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing ingredients like Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. These tablets are very effective in bronchitis, cough, cold, nasal problems, and other respiratory problems.

Recommended Dosage –Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.

3. Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 Sachet twice a day with normal water.

4. Giloy capsule

Giloy capsules are formed with the standardized extract of herb giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The Giloy herb improves immunity, removes toxins from body, purifies blood, beneficial in cough, cold, fever, & bronchitis.

Recommended Dosage:Take 2 capsules twice a day with normal water.

5. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the back pain.

Recommended Dosage–Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meal with normal water.