Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi in which, first of all, the mucous membrane is affected. Most often, its appearance can be triggered by allergens, infections, chemical and physical factors. Sometimes its appearance is a complication of diseases of the nasopharynx.
Forms of bronchitis
Before deciding how to treat bronchitis at home, it is worth knowing what types of this disease exist.
Acute form
Especially children, elderly people are subject to it. This form is characterized by a dry cough, worse in the evening. At night, he interferes with sleep. Usually after three days the cough softens, sputum appears.
Chronic form
In this case, it is not the mucosa that is affected, but the walls of the bronchi, and the lung tissue is affected. Usually this form is accompanied by profuse sputum in the morning. Shortness of breath appears, usually with physical exertion. Lips due to lack of oxygen become cyanotic. Wheezing is good.
How to treat bronchitis at home with folk remedies?
Herbal medicine
A good tool that helps with the treatment of bronchi is an infusion of coltsfoot, knotweed and black elderberry. These components must be taken in equal parts, after which 1 tbsp. the herbal mixture is poured with boiling water (250 ml) and infused for an hour. It should be taken three times a day, before meals.
Tar to the rescue
Another recipe for treating bronchitis at home is to use birch tar. In half a glass, 10 drops of tar are added. This mixture is drunk with bronchitis, asthma and even tuberculosis 3-4 times in 24 hours, a few minutes before meals.
Propolis
One of the most effective methods is inhalation with this tool. To understand how to treat bronchitis at home with propolis, it’s worth
take into account that as a complement to the treatment you will need wax. Pre-mixed these two ingredients, taken in equal proportions, must be melted in an enamel bowl on a stove, and then add water. All this must be brought to a boil. Thus, a solution for inhalation is prepared. You can also be treated with propolis, bought at a pharmacy. To do this, about 20 drops are dipped in a glass of hot milk. This combination has an excellent anti-inflammatory, expectorant effect. This medicine is best drunk before bedtime.
How to treat bronchitis at home with medicines
With this ailment, doctors recommend adhering to a sparing regimen, as well as taking anti-inflammatory drugs. These include aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol. Expectorant medications are prescribed along with them. Usually this comprehensive approach is enough, but when a bacterial infection is attached, doctors prescribe antibiotics for bronchitis. Most often, drugs belonging to the macrolite group are prescribed. Immunomodulators can be prescribed to maintain immunity. However, it is not recommended for bronchitis to be treated with pharmaceuticals on their own, since taking some drugs can only aggravate the situation. For example, cough blocking medications can lead to asthma attacks if used improperly.