As seen on Healing Life Is Natural, bronchitis is a respiratory illness which is characterized by an inflammation of the mucus membrane of the bronchial passages of the lungs. The major symptoms of this health problem are constant coughing, runny nose, etc.
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords and it is very similar to bronchitis, but it is not one and the same. They can happen as a consequence of bacterial and viral infections. Laryngitis is manifested by a croaky or hoarse voice. The inflammation of the vocal cords may be a result of an infection, overuse, or irritation. The inflammation, as seen on Health Line, distorts the voice.
In most cases, they are treated with over-the-counter antibiotics, however, the problem with these meds is that they can often only worsen the situation and not treat the underlying problem; in fact, they can even worsen your health.
This being said, it is never a bad idea to turn to natural medicine and see what it has to offer. Below, check out the best DIY cure against coughing. It is easy to make, you will not need to spend a small fortune on it, and you probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen cabinet!
Anti-Cough DIY Remedy
You will need:
500 ml of milk
2 tbsp of butter
2 tbsp of honey
2 cups of egg yolk, scrambled
Half a tsp of baking soda
Preparation: First, boil the milk and then leave it for a minute or so before you incorporate the honey and butter. Mix the ingredients well and then add the egg yolk and baking soda. Stir once more.
Use: Consume the content before going to bed for a period of one week.
Useful Tips for Quicker Recuperation
- Avoid straining the vocal cords
- Do not whisper, speak normally; whispering is known to add more stress on the vocal cords, believe it or not
- Avoid alcohol; consume a lot of water
- Do not smoke
- Do not opt for decongestants because they can additionally strengthen the irritation in the throat and dry it out more
Important to Note:
As seen on Health Line, acute laryngitis usually goes away on its own in a period of one week or so and since most of the laryngitis cases are a viral infection such as a cold or overuse of your voice, antibiotics will not work, so do not use them!
For a laryngitis that has been present for more than several weeks, please consult your physician for further tests and diagnosis.
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