Bronchitis: natural signs and remedies

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Extract from the article: Bronchitis is an inflammation of bronchi of viral or bacterial origin, or secondary to toxic products; the bronchus is therefore the tube in which air circulates in the lungs. In Togo, Acute Respiratory Infections of the child (IRA), especially bronc

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Bronchitis is an inflammation of bronchi of viral or bacterial origin, or secondary to toxic products; the bronchus is therefore the tube in which air circulates in the lungs. In Togo, Acute Respiratory Infections of the child (IRA), especially bronchitis, are one of the first causes of medical consultation in pediatrics. What are among the causes, people at risk and complications, of this disease which remains a very common condition.

There are two types of bronchitis: acute bronchitis, which is linked to acute inflammation of the bronchus and whose signs appear a few days after the inflammation, chronic bronchitis where the phenomenon lasts several months or even several years.

What are the causes and risk factors?

Acute bronchitis is usually of infectious origin mainly viral (Coronavirus, Rhinovirus, Adenovirus, Myxovirus influenzae) and bacterial. Chronic bronchitis is caused by inhalation of irritants such as tobacco smoke, fine particles, especially during periods of high pollution, toxic gases such as insecticides, herbicides.

A number of occupations predispose to bronchitis: metallurgical or chemical industries, textile industries (inhalation of cotton dust), handling of old rags, plant processing industries (manufacture of cigarette paper, insulating panels, cake, fertilizers), flour inhalation in bakers or moldy hay in farmers, mining industries, stone quarries... Bronchitis can also have an allergic origin due to vegetable, animal or mineral dust.

Is bronchitis contagious?

Yes. Acute bronchitis can be contagious. Chronic bronchitis is not. People at risk are usually: children, the elderly, asthmatics, people with pulmonary emphysema or heart failure. These last two groups of people have bronchi blocked by secretions, which helps to promote infections.

How does it manifest?

Symptoms include fever, soreness, intense fatigue. On the respiratory plane one will have a cough first dry quinteuse to which is associated chest pain generally related to the cough. Gradually this cough will become greasy and therefore productive. But what must alert the most is especially the appearance of breathing difficulty.

Is bronchitis dangerous?

Acute bronchitis is a generally benign condition that heals spontaneously from a few days to a few weeks. But it can sometimes present complications requiring medical management such as bronchial superinfection and pneumonia. But today, you still have to see a doctor. Chronic bronchitis is dangerous especially in its obstructive form, much more common in chronic smokers, since it causes chronic respiratory failure. If a person can’t breathe, there’s no life.

What could be the complications?

Complications include: infection with bacteria (pneumonia) especially for acute bronchitis. We can observe respiratory failure, decompensation, that is, aggravation of the symptoms of other pathologies including pulmonary or cardiac for chronic bronchitis.

What are the means of prevention?

Wash hands regularly before eating to avoid swallowing germs they may be carrying. Put your hand in front of your mouth before coughing to avoid contaminating others or coughing into a tissue. Wear a mask or nose mask regularly, Regularly ventilate your apartment or home. Treatment for bronchitis is based on bed rest. Vaccinate against Covid-19 or influenza especially for people at risk. Avoid smoking whether it is active or passive. Consult instead if symptoms do not improve and other symptoms such as difficulty breathing appear. 

Natural recipes

These recipes can accompany any pharmaceutical treatment as a dietary supplement.

Recipe 1: Make ginger tea. Use 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 05 ground cloves and a little cinnamon powder. Dip in 1 cup of boiling water and drink.

Recipe 2: 02 onions, 1 litre of water, 02 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of turmeric, 1 piece of ginger. Add the honey to the water and on the heat, heat without boiling. Cut the onions and ginger root into wedges and add them to the water with honey. When the mixture comes to a boil, add the turmeric and reduce to low heat. Simmer the mixture until the amount of water is reduced by half. Strain and pour into a glass jar. Once completely cooled, put and keep this mixture in the refrigerator. Take 2 tablespoons of the melding morning and afternoon, two hours after a meal. Always consult a health care professional if your respiratory problems and associated symptoms are persistent and without improvement.

William O.