What is Bronchitis?

When the lining of the bronchial tubes (air passages) are inflamed and swollen due to an infection or irritant, the body copes by coughing it up. The attack occurs usually during severe cold.

Symptoms of Bronchitis

• Wheezing accompanied by shortness of breath.
• Pain in the chest and discomfort behind the breastbone.
• Occasional fever (below 101 degree Fahrenheit).
• Initially dry and persistent coughing, that later brings-up, either yellow, gray or green sputum

Causes of Bronchitis

• Mainly viruses cause bronchitis. Bacteria can cause it occasionally.
• Condition, can be aggravated by air pollutants, dust, smoke and chemical fumes;
• Cold weather, congestive heart failure and asthma..

Home remedies for Bronchitis

1. Drink at-least 8 glasses of water a day so that the mucous is liquefied and expelled while coughing.
2. To reduce fever and pain take acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.
3. Moisten your bronchial tubes with hot steamy showers, vaporizers or humidifier that is maintained extremely clean.
4. Take dextromethorphan drug that suppresses persistent, dry cough.
5. Wet cough that expels mucous should not be stopped by medication as it can complicate matters and lead to pneumonia.

How can one prevent Bronchitis

1. If you suffer from chronic bronchitis and live in a highly polluted area, then get an air conditioner installed to filter the air. But you have to replace filters and clean the system.
2. Keep away even from secondhand smoke.
3. Keep away from substances that cause you respiratory irritation.
4. Outdoor exercise and strenuous work should be avoided if you face a risk for bronchitis

1. .