First, The Cause: Acute bronchitis may become chronic if it is not properly treated and relieved.
When a cold is allowed to continue, the infection may extend down into the lungs and become chronic.
Occasionally, if it is not cured, it may encourage the development of tuberculosis or some other serious chronic lung disease.
Some forms of stomach trouble may be a cause of bronchitis and even pneumonia.
This is particularly true of those persons who bring up acid and other stomach contents into the mouth while asleep, and then aspirate it into their lungs.
The Symptoms: Almost continual coughing; coughing up quantities of mucus and phlegm; shortness of breath and wheezing.
These symptoms may become very severe and disabling.
The Natural Treatment: If the person is a smoker the most important thing is to stop smoking (read the nicotine addiction guide).
Eat alkaline foods.
Fruit juices of all kinds, especially pineapple, lemon, orange, and grape fruit are best, as they help to loosen and cut the phlegm.
Everyone should keep herbs on hand for colds and influenza and not let them develop into chronic bronchial trouble.
Medicinal Herbs Sage: Used for bronchitis and al kinds of lung trouble andthroat sicknesses.
"Side Effects" It's a good remedy for many health problems.
It could almost be called a "cure-all.
"It's good for colds, influenza, asthma, coughs.
It soothes nerves, help liver and kidneys, and helps most all stomach problems.
Echinacea: Strengthen the immune system and to help the body promote the overall health of the upper respiratory tract.
Also relieves sore throat.
"Side Effects" It cleanses the blood and can be used healing most everything as it boosts the immune system.
Licorice: Used for lung and throat problems.
Bronchitis, coughs and congestion, etc.
It has been shown to support antiviral activity, support the stress response, as well as inflammatory response "Side Effects" It is a mild laxative and great for cough syrups.
Don't take if you have blood pressure problems.
When a cold is allowed to continue, the infection may extend down into the lungs and become chronic.
Occasionally, if it is not cured, it may encourage the development of tuberculosis or some other serious chronic lung disease.
Some forms of stomach trouble may be a cause of bronchitis and even pneumonia.
This is particularly true of those persons who bring up acid and other stomach contents into the mouth while asleep, and then aspirate it into their lungs.
The Symptoms: Almost continual coughing; coughing up quantities of mucus and phlegm; shortness of breath and wheezing.
These symptoms may become very severe and disabling.
The Natural Treatment: If the person is a smoker the most important thing is to stop smoking (read the nicotine addiction guide).
Eat alkaline foods.
Fruit juices of all kinds, especially pineapple, lemon, orange, and grape fruit are best, as they help to loosen and cut the phlegm.
Everyone should keep herbs on hand for colds and influenza and not let them develop into chronic bronchial trouble.
Medicinal Herbs Sage: Used for bronchitis and al kinds of lung trouble andthroat sicknesses.
"Side Effects" It's a good remedy for many health problems.
It could almost be called a "cure-all.
"It's good for colds, influenza, asthma, coughs.
It soothes nerves, help liver and kidneys, and helps most all stomach problems.
Echinacea: Strengthen the immune system and to help the body promote the overall health of the upper respiratory tract.
Also relieves sore throat.
"Side Effects" It cleanses the blood and can be used healing most everything as it boosts the immune system.
Licorice: Used for lung and throat problems.
Bronchitis, coughs and congestion, etc.
It has been shown to support antiviral activity, support the stress response, as well as inflammatory response "Side Effects" It is a mild laxative and great for cough syrups.
Don't take if you have blood pressure problems.
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