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Recent estimates has pegged the number of people suffering from chronic bronchitis greater than seven million in United States alone.
Presented below are few natural remedies to alleviate chronic bronchitis and help avoid attacks. Just a word of caution prior to beginning any of the natural remedies discuss with your doctor.
Increase the Ingestion of Vitamins and Minerals
One method to effectively combat the dangerous effects of long term inflammatory response is to promote healing of the bronchi by increasing ingestion of vitamins A and vitamin C. clinical studies has shown doses of 5000IU vitamin A and 1000 mgs of Vitamin C as giving salubrious effects during severe episodes in individuals suffering from chronic bronchitis. Another group of researchers have discovered a beneficial effect between cayenne pepper and bronchitis.
Aromatherapy
Use of different aromatic oils possessing eucalyptus extracts and oils as a base, is also said to give desired effects in individuals suffering from chronic bronchitis, the basis of this therapy is the favorable effect of steam and fragrant oils which lead to opening of the bronchi as a result of moisture which also affects the thickness of cough and after such a session it can be effectively cleared out.
Foods
Like many other respiratory diseases there has been found a correlation between bronchitis and diet and there are some dietary items that are a strict no no, at the very top of the list are dairy products. dietary items considered good for consumption include of cayenne pepper and its supplements, Vitamins specifically Vitamin A, C, E for their anti free radical and antibacterial actions.
Herbs
One of themethods to achieverespite from chronic troubles is to use herbs, naturally occurring herbs and plants form the basis of ancient Indian and Chinese medicinal therapies. Herbs that can be used are easy to get and include thyme, eucalyptus, ginko, echinacea tincture to name a few. Mix each herb with hot water pass through a colander and consume the water for beneficial effects, steam inhalations with these herbs can also helpmove sticky mucus plugs.
Exercises and breathing
Increasing numbers of individuals suffering from chronic bronchitis are finding relief by following some or different form of exercise regimens. This technique helps by improving ventilation perfusion ratio by expanding the chest wall as a result of improved physical activity levels even the Pa 02 levels show a marked improvement. Those suffering can choose from a number of respiratory exercises ranging from protocols as simple as running and correct stretching to complex ways like yogic asnas and tai chi. A recent study found reduced use of steroids in those undergoing continued exercise technique.
