Unfortunately, in this time of the year, a lot of people become more prone to bronchitis and coughing as a result of bacterial and viral infections, as seen on Love This Pic. Bronchitis or cough is characterized by a persistent wet or dry coughing that may last from a couple of days to three weeks. It may happen at any age and both in men and women so everyone would like to know how to treat it quickly and painlessly. With this in mind, today’s article is focused on presenting two homemade, 100 percent natural remedies to alleviate bronchitis symptoms and speed up the recovery.
What Is Bronchitis?
According to Mayo Clinic, bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes’ lining. The role of these tubes is to transfer air to and from the lungs. During bronchitis, coughing up thick, colorless mucus is very common. This condition may be acute or chronic. The former mostly develops from a cold or some other respiratory infection and it is highly common. The latter is a more severe condition manifested through an ongoing irritation or inflammation of the bronchial tubes, mostly as a result of smoking.
The Major Signs of Bronchitis
- Dry or wet coughing
- Mucus production (clear, yellowish-gray, or white)
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness
- Mild chills and fever
- Discomfort in the chest area
Homemade Remedy against Bronchitis
You will need:
250 ml of milk
A tbsp of butter
A tbsp of raw honey
¼ tsp of baking soda
An egg yolk
Preparation:
First, warm up the milk and then remove it from the heat. Wait for it to cool down a bit and then add the honey and mix well. Next, add the yolk and baking soda and stir once more.
Use: Consume a glass of it prior to bed for 5 nights in a row.
DIY Cure to Expel Phlegm Fast
Needed:
2 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of lemon juice
A tbsp of honey
2 tbsp of water
Preparation: Mix the ingredients in a glass and drink half of it.
Use: Drink half of the mixture in the morning and the other half in the evening.
To learn more about bronchitis and how to treat it with the help of DIY remedies, do not forget to check out the video shown below:
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