How To Treat Bronchitis Naturally

Bronchitis, or inflammation of the airways leading to your lungs (the bronchi), is especially common in the winter. Treating bronchitis is important.

It can be caused by a viral infection or by abnormal mucus production. Some smokers also suffer from chronic bronchitis. In this article we will tell you how to treat bronchitis naturally.

What you need to know about bronchitis

We speak of bronchitis when there is inflammation or blockage in the bronchi. It is caused by the same virus that causes colds, coughs and yeast infections.

Bronchitis often results from the common cold, when not treated properly, or when a person has a weak immune system.

If not treated in time, bronchitis can lead to pneumonia, which can be fatal in some people.

Bronchitis can also be acute, lasting for a few weeks and caused by a virus or bacteria. It can also become chronic as a result of constant irritation in the lungs, as is the case with smokers or people who come into contact with pollutants on a daily basis.

The main symptoms of this condition are:

• slime
• Dry cough
• Tingling in the throat
• Noisy and difficult breathing
• Tiredness and discomfort
• Chest pain and fever

Treating Bronchitis With Natural Home Remedies

If you experience these symptoms yourself, it is first and foremost a good idea to consult a doctor.

In addition to getting enough rest and following the advice of an expert, you can also ease the symptoms by using a number of natural remedies. We list a number of very suitable options below.

Treating Bronchitis With Eucalyptus Oil

This oil is able to soothe headaches and clear the airways.

• Put a few drops of essential eucalyptus oil on a cloth and smell it a few times a day.

This helps to eliminate germs and prevent coughing.

• You can also choose to inhale eucalyptus steam.

For this you have to fill a pan with water and add a few drops of essential eucalyptus oil to it and then heat it together.

When the water is hot, drape a towel over your head over the pan to inhale the steam through your nose.

You will notice relief within minutes. That’s because this causes the mucus stuck in your airways to be loosened.

Treating Bronchitis With Onion Soup

When you have the flu, you can use the antibacterial properties of onions.

However, the same also applies if you suffer from bronchitis.

Ingredients

• 3 onions
• 1 clove
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (12 grams)
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 4 cups of water (1 liter)
• ½ cup milk (125 ml)

Instructions

• Clean the onions, cut them into slices and then put them in a pan.
• Also add the cloves, sugar and thyme.
• Pour over the water until the ingredients are completely covered.
• Let this simmer together for about two hours.
• Then pour the water through the sieve and let it cool down a bit.
• Heat the milk and pour it into a cup.
• Then add the onion stock, which you have already strained, until the cup is completely filled.

• Drink this soup as hot as possible.
• Do this twice a day.

Treating Bronchitis With Garlic

Garlic has an antibacterial and antiviral effect. As a result, this bulbous plant can also be very helpful in bronchitis. This is especially true if you suffer from chronic bronchitis caused by allergies. This is because garlic contains quercetin, a natural antihistamine.

Some people have gotten into the habit of eating a raw garlic clove daily, right in the morning. Others prefer to incorporate it into their meals.

Treating Bronchitis With Hot Tea

When you’re sick, there’s nothing more comforting than a nice cup of hot tea or a delicious bowl of soup.

Both are able to moisten your throat, making it less irritated, less painful and less itchy when coughing.

• In this case, try drinking a cup of ginger tea with some honey or a cup of warm milk with honey just before going to bed, or just eat a bowl of vegetable soup.

Treating Bronchitis With Salt Water Gargling

This may be quite painful, but the good news is that it can also help soothe throat irritations and loosen stuck-on mucus.  As a result, your mucous membranes and airways will eventually be less irritated.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams)

Instructions

• Heat the water and add the teaspoon of salt to it.
• Stir the ingredients well.
• Once the water has reached a tolerable temperature, you can use it to gargle. Just make sure not to swallow the water.
• Do this several times a day.

Treating Bronchitis With Nettle

This plant can be used for so many things. For example, it can help to treat asthma and allergies. And it is also very helpful for people who suffer from acute bronchitis.

Nettle is consumed in the form of tea and fortunately it is very easy to make:

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons dried nettle (20 grams)
• 1 tablespoon honey (25 grams)

Instructions

• Put the water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
• Put the dried nettle in a cup and pour the boiling water over it.
• Cover the cup and let the nettle steep for about fifteen minutes.
• Pour the water through the strainer and add some honey to sweeten the tea.
• Drink this tea as hot as possible, at least twice a day.

Treating Bronchitis With Tonsils

These delicious nuts are very nutritious. They contain calcium, potassium, magnesium and many other valuable nutrients. Almonds  are able to fight the bacteria and germs that cause bronchitis.

You can consume almonds in different forms: chopped almonds, almond milk, mixed with orange juice or mixed with hot milk etc. We recommend grinding the almonds so that they will not irritate your throat.

Treat bronchitis with a honey and linseed poultice

In addition to the above internal remedies to combat bronchitis, we would also like to share an external remedy with you, which can also be very helpful. In this case, we are talking about a poultice of honey and linseed.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• 1 cup ground flaxseed (150 grams)
• 2 tablespoons honey (50 grams)

Instructions

• Heat the water and then remove it from the heat.
• Add the ground linseed little by little while stirring to make a dough.
• Then add the honey and mix the ingredients well.
• Then wrap one or two tablespoons of this dough in a dry piece of gauze.
• Make sure to wrap the dough in such a way that it cannot run out.
• Place this compress on your chest and leave it until it cools.
• Do this several times a day.